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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

K18 KMUMOT history

K18 KMU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 79,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

K18 KMU grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
79,924 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 KMU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 KMU was last recorded at 79,924 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 3,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
76,837 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,087 miles
Average per year
4,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,924 miles
  • 2025 – 76,837 miles
  • 2024 – 74,706 miles
  • 2023 – 69,781 miles
  • 2022 – 67,210 miles
  • 2021 – 63,826 miles
  • 2020 – 59,079 miles
  • 2019 – 52,255 miles
  • 2018 – 45,457 miles
  • 2017 – 37,271 miles
  • 2016 – 35,218 miles
  • 2015 – 32,839 miles
  • 2014 – 26,778 miles
  • 2013 – 20,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,924 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,924 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    79,924 miles
    Test number
    508647011772
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail79,923 miles (+3,086)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,923 miles
    Test number
    590934917160
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass76,837 miles (+2,131)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    76,837 miles
    Test number
    479767204101
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass74,706 miles (+4,925)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    74,706 miles
    Test number
    983926875043
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding (rear box)

  5. Pass69,781 miles (+2,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    69,781 miles
    Test number
    322758070792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod end dust cover slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  6. Pass67,210 miles (+3,384)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    67,210 miles
    Test number
    971216559289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,826 miles (+4,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    63,826 miles
    Test number
    245524561363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass59,079 miles (+6,824)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    59,079 miles
    Test number
    146074286781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to crack and perish

  9. Pass52,255 miles (+6,798)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    52,255 miles
    Test number
    831910022703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,457 miles (+8,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    45,457 miles
    Test number
    737630797566
    • AdvisoryFront brake imbalance was close to maximum efforts permitted 24% recorded 30% in maximum

  11. Pass37,271 miles (+2,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    37,271 miles
    Test number
    565386121117
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped pads getting low

  12. Pass35,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    35,218 miles
    Test number
    698738381731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,218 miles (+2,379)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,218 miles
    Test number
    507256786217
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass32,839 miles (+6,061)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    32,839 miles
    Test number
    535668196768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,778 miles (+6,002)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,778 miles
    Test number
    677155344266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    20,776 miles
    Test number
    327160843411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 KMU

Does K18 KMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 KMU is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 KMU?
The MOT on K18 KMU is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 KMU done?
K18 KMU was recorded at 79,924 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 4,743 miles a year.
Has K18 KMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 KMU has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on K18 KMU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K18 KMU find?
K18 KMU passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall.

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