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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

K20 MDTMOT history

K20 MDT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 108,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

K20 MDT silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
108,328 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 MDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 MDT was last recorded at 108,328 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 3,977 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,351 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,977 miles
Average per year
7,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,328 miles
  • 2024 – 104,351 miles
  • 2023 – 100,355 miles
  • 2022 – 95,191 miles
  • 2021 – 81,142 miles
  • 2020 – 75,075 miles
  • 2019 – 69,440 miles
  • 2017 – 66,447 miles
  • 2016 – 56,296 miles
  • 2015 – 31,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,328 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Flat

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,328 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    108,328 miles
    Test number
    316967633527
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Flat
  2. Fail108,328 miles (+3,977)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,328 miles
    Test number
    468649034376
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Flat
  3. Pass104,351 miles (+3,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    104,351 miles
    Test number
    521732466901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass100,355 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    100,355 miles
    Test number
    365559231030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail100,355 miles (+929)5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,355 miles
    Test number
    849616569596
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass99,426 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,426 miles
    Test number
    191682827844
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail99,422 miles (+4,231)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,422 miles
    Test number
    661747832709
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass95,191 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,191 miles
    Test number
    124496080653
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective slight movement
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail95,191 miles (+14,049)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,191 miles
    Test number
    898623561275
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective slight movement
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass81,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,142 miles
    Test number
    706148989044
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
  11. Fail81,142 miles (+6,067)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,142 miles
    Test number
    871610660586
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
  12. Pass75,075 miles (+5,635)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,075 miles
    Test number
    363953269914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,440 miles (+2,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    69,440 miles
    Test number
    930966935013
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass66,447 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,447 miles
    Test number
    529568017539
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)
  15. FailMileage not read2 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    687269397391
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect has no aim beam (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)
  16. Pass56,296 miles (+25,241)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,296 miles
    Test number
    116268540968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,055 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    31,055 miles
    Test number
    941715705179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall damaged

Questions about K20 MDT

Does K20 MDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K20 MDT is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K20 MDT?
The MOT on K20 MDT is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K20 MDT done?
K20 MDT was recorded at 108,328 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 7,818 miles a year.
Has K20 MDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 MDT has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on K20 MDT 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 MDT find?
K20 MDT passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear upper coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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