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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,199 cc

K21 HJKMOT history

K21 HJK is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 132,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

K21 HJK black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
132,619 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 HJK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
12 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 HJK was last recorded at 132,619 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 5,963 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,656 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,963 miles
Average per year
2,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,619 miles
  • 2025 – 126,656 miles
  • 2024 – 123,272 miles
  • 2023 – 118,926 miles
  • 2022 – 117,749 miles
  • 2021 – 116,781 miles
  • 2020 – 115,144 miles
  • 2019 – 113,512 miles
  • 2018 – 111,404 miles
  • 2017 – 108,304 miles
  • 2016 – 104,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,619 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive On sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre clamp defective allowing exhaust rear section to move (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,619 miles (+5,963)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    132,619 miles
    Test number
    161092435551
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive On sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre clamp defective allowing exhaust rear section to move (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass126,656 miles (+3,384)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    126,656 miles
    Test number
    650808690619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass123,272 miles (+4,346)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    123,272 miles
    Test number
    575791763646
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass118,926 miles (+1,177)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    118,926 miles
    Test number
    495155018824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    117,749 miles
    Test number
    973099021240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail117,749 miles (+968)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,749 miles
    Test number
    418040282021
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass116,781 miles (+1,637)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    116,781 miles
    Test number
    261532852103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    115,144 miles
    Test number
    802071674496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail115,144 miles (+1,632)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,144 miles
    Test number
    726869720676
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass113,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,512 miles
    Test number
    166950720590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail113,512 miles (+2,108)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,512 miles
    Test number
    114941112161
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  12. Pass111,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    111,404 miles
    Test number
    375048311239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm slight play

  13. Fail111,404 miles (+3,100)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,404 miles
    Test number
    999987108659
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm slight play

  14. Pass108,304 miles (+3,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    108,304 miles
    Test number
    860093107743
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected

  15. Pass104,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    104,756 miles
    Test number
    782767359833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail104,756 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,756 miles
    Test number
    622078057348
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Questions about K21 HJK

Does K21 HJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 HJK is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 HJK?
The MOT on K21 HJK is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 HJK done?
K21 HJK was recorded at 132,619 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 2,742 miles a year.
Has K21 HJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 HJK has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on K21 HJK 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 HJK find?
K21 HJK passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp defective; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides; nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged sidewall, and 3 more.

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