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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

K21 AYAMOT history

K21 AYA is a red diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 116,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

K21 AYA red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
116,949 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 AYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
23 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 AYA was last recorded at 116,949 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,946 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,949 miles
  • 2024 – 108,739 miles
  • 2023 – 107,050 miles
  • 2022 – 91,367 miles
  • 2021 – 78,863 miles
  • 2020 – 72,698 miles
  • 2018 – 64,867 miles
  • 2017 – 56,937 miles
  • 2016 – 53,503 miles
  • 2015 – 46,013 miles
  • 2014 – 38,312 miles
  • 2013 – 21,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,949 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Inner slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,949 miles (+3)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    116,949 miles
    Test number
    104375238139
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail116,946 miles (+8,207)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,946 miles
    Test number
    419949395470
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass108,739 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    108,739 miles
    Test number
    136014051902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail108,739 miles (+1,689)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,739 miles
    Test number
    504701279722
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Coil spring insecure incorrectly mounted (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,050 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    107,050 miles
    Test number
    477827752241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner slight oil leak

  6. Fail107,041 miles (+6,318)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,041 miles
    Test number
    304319106380
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass100,723 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,723 miles
    Test number
    173225918091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail100,723 miles (+9,356)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,723 miles
    Test number
    366062209280
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass91,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,367 miles
    Test number
    809309143470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,366 miles (+12,503)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,366 miles
    Test number
    231212304303
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Clamp failed (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass78,863 miles (+6,165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,863 miles
    Test number
    851960420519
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass72,698 miles (+7,831)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,698 miles
    Test number
    160178700952
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass64,867 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    64,867 miles
    Test number
    754717179176
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail64,867 miles (+7,930)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,867 miles
    Test number
    908716210385
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass56,937 miles (+3,434)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,937 miles
    Test number
    926059923047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,503 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    53,503 miles
    Test number
    136927829362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail53,443 miles (+7,430)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,443 miles
    Test number
    103976896391
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass46,013 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    46,013 miles
    Test number
    800442880015
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres worn very low and have small cuts to outer side walls
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are worn out of shape on inner tread pattons

  19. Fail46,013 miles (+7,701)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,013 miles
    Test number
    562437354993
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres worn very low and have small cuts to outer side walls
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are worn out of shape on inner tread pattons

  20. Pass38,312 miles (+17,073)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    38,312 miles
    Test number
    718103924320
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass21,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    21,239 miles
    Test number
    566888403338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 AYA

Does K21 AYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 AYA is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 AYA?
The MOT on K21 AYA is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 AYA done?
K21 AYA was recorded at 116,949 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 7,850 miles a year.
Has K21 AYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 AYA has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on K21 AYA 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 K21 AYA find?
K21 AYA passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy, and 1 more.

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