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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

K18 CFYMOT history

K18 CFY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Nov 2010. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2025 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 85,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

K18 CFY silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Dec 2025
Mileage
85,505 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 CFY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
19 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

K18 CFY was last recorded at 85,505 miles on 5 May 2026, 1,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Nov 2024: 84,421 miles, lower than 781,201 miles on 1 Dec 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
84,421 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,084 miles
Average per year
5,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,505 miles
  • 2024 – 84,421 miles
  • 2023 – 781,201 miles
  • 2022 – 72,646 miles
  • 2021 – 67,017 miles
  • 2020 – 60,861 miles
  • 2019 – 55,620 miles
  • 2018 – 52,163 miles
  • 2016 – 37,816 miles
  • 2015 – 18,161 miles
  • 2013 – 12,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail85,505 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt & offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low & offside (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned & offside main beam (4.1.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer dust cover (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust outer cover rusty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail85,505 miles (+1,084)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,505 miles
    Test number
    326048617229
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt & offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low & offside (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned & offside main beam (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer dust cover (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust outer cover rusty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass84,421 miles (-696,780)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    84,421 miles
    Test number
    517208473090
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass781,201 miles (+703,053)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    781,201 miles
    Test number
    245400724293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,148 miles (+5,502)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,148 miles
    Test number
    794977367331
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass72,646 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    72,646 miles
    Test number
    493557681459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light Cluster Damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail72,646 miles (+5,629)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,646 miles
    Test number
    655455358024
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light Cluster Damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass67,017 miles (+6,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    67,017 miles
    Test number
    846668446549
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides has lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp outer lens damage
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage

  8. Pass60,861 miles (+5,241)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    60,861 miles
    Test number
    833041832691
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides has a lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass55,620 miles (+3,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,620 miles
    Test number
    789047789528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass52,163 miles (+4,794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    52,163 miles
    Test number
    767206446428
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre both rear tyres
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass47,369 miles (+9,553)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    47,369 miles
    Test number
    898154546949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,816 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    37,816 miles
    Test number
    701863992171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail37,816 miles (+9,804)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,816 miles
    Test number
    301041899768
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass28,012 miles (+9,851)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    28,012 miles
    Test number
    232224027035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,161 miles (+5,243)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    18,161 miles
    Test number
    829746305062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    12,918 miles
    Test number
    707956773278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 CFY

Does K18 CFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K18 CFY expired on 3 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K18 CFY?
The MOT on K18 CFY expired on 3 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K18 CFY done?
K18 CFY was recorded at 85,505 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 5,767 miles a year.
Has K18 CFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 CFY has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on K18 CFY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Nov 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K18 CFY find?
K18 CFY failed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 4 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front coil spring fractured or broken & offside; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt & offside front outer; nearside headlamp aim too low & offside, and 4 more.

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