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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,422 cc

K20 LGFMOT history

K20 LGF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 153,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

K20 LGF blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
153,599 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 LGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 LGF was last recorded at 153,599 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,591 miles · 12 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,599 miles
  • 2022 – 153,591 miles
  • 2021 – 149,101 miles
  • 2020 – 145,422 miles
  • 2019 – 142,670 miles
  • 2018 – 138,221 miles
  • 2017 – 131,879 miles
  • 2016 – 123,974 miles
  • 2015 – 116,478 miles
  • 2014 – 109,814 miles
  • 2013 – 102,694 miles
  • 2012 – 99,297 miles
  • 2011 – 95,042 miles
  • 2010 – 90,148 miles
  • 2009 – 85,217 miles
  • 2008 – 68,804 miles
  • 2007 – 55,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,599 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,599 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    153,599 miles
    Test number
    858987318889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  2. Fail153,591 miles (+4,490)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,591 miles
    Test number
    688318299369
    • DangerousNearside Front ball joint fixing bolt incorrectly fitted and damaged
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass149,101 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    149,101 miles
    Test number
    145652636347
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail149,099 miles (+3,677)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,099 miles
    Test number
    616820392586
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass145,422 miles (+2,752)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    145,422 miles
    Test number
    542511871398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box in poor condition

  6. Pass142,670 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    142,670 miles
    Test number
    999231603345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insucure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber dust cover insucure
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and rattles

  7. Fail142,670 miles (+4,449)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,670 miles
    Test number
    404200072634
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insucure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber dust cover insucure
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and rattles

  8. Pass138,221 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    138,221 miles
    Test number
    553376813997
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail138,221 miles (+6,342)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,221 miles
    Test number
    972078341715
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass131,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    131,879 miles
    Test number
    201960051433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail131,879 miles (+7,905)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,879 miles
    Test number
    663376268403
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass123,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    123,974 miles
    Test number
    223143586295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail123,974 miles (+7,496)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,974 miles
    Test number
    476517901914
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass116,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    116,478 miles
    Test number
    757960835280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail116,478 miles (+6,664)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,478 miles
    Test number
    559549525250
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass109,814 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    109,814 miles
    Test number
    696869134215
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing.
    • NoteExhaust back box corroded.

  17. Fail109,814 miles (+7,120)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,814 miles
    Test number
    438419234264
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing.
    • NoteExhaust back box corroded.

  18. Pass102,694 miles (+3,397)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    102,694 miles
    Test number
    476678123264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear tyres perishing.

  19. Pass99,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    99,297 miles
    Test number
    326110532452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail99,297 miles (+4,255)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,297 miles
    Test number
    945439622242
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass95,042 miles (+4,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    95,042 miles
    Test number
    607994841277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass90,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    90,148 miles
    Test number
    230864740219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail90,148 miles (+4,931)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,148 miles
    Test number
    634029930251
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass85,217 miles (+16,413)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    85,217 miles
    Test number
    564246339244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass68,804 miles (+13,641)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    68,804 miles
    Test number
    920588028288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,163 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    55,163 miles
    Test number
    430332147212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail55,024 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,024 miles
    Test number
    450037637230
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight/wear/in/steering/rack

Questions about K20 LGF

Does K20 LGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K20 LGF is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K20 LGF?
The MOT on K20 LGF is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K20 LGF done?
K20 LGF was recorded at 153,599 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 5,171 miles a year.
Has K20 LGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 LGF has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on K20 LGF 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 K20 LGF find?
K20 LGF passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; nearside rear outer sill corroded; rear exhaust corroded.

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