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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

K22 EJLMOT history

K22 EJL is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 106,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

K22 EJL grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
106,014 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K22 EJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K22 EJL was last recorded at 106,014 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 3,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,009 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,005 miles
Average per year
6,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,014 miles
  • 2025 – 103,009 miles
  • 2024 – 98,508 miles
  • 2023 – 92,838 miles
  • 2022 – 88,306 miles
  • 2021 – 83,015 miles
  • 2020 – 76,713 miles
  • 2019 – 70,991 miles
  • 2018 – 62,563 miles
  • 2017 – 54,175 miles
  • 2016 – 43,571 miles
  • 2015 – 32,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,014 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,014 miles (+3,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    106,014 miles
    Test number
    835511054141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass103,009 miles (+4,501)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    103,009 miles
    Test number
    426152033356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,508 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    98,508 miles
    Test number
    208643545623
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail98,508 miles (+5,670)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,508 miles
    Test number
    645442497780
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working washer motor not working .water tank full. (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass92,838 miles (+4,532)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    92,838 miles
    Test number
    987193661789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass88,306 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,306 miles
    Test number
    560150175918
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Fail88,306 miles (+5,291)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,306 miles
    Test number
    815576239426
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass83,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,015 miles
    Test number
    875185005968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail83,015 miles (+6,302)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,015 miles
    Test number
    227890380397
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass76,713 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,713 miles
    Test number
    279432387591
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap cover missing

  11. Fail76,713 miles (+5,722)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,713 miles
    Test number
    688792620842
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap cover missing

  12. Pass70,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,991 miles
    Test number
    293119272923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,991 miles (+8,428)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,991 miles
    Test number
    354275142814
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass62,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    62,563 miles
    Test number
    950116706168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,563 miles (+8,388)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,563 miles
    Test number
    169804764300
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  16. Pass54,175 miles (+10,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,175 miles
    Test number
    958520296448
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner tread area
    • AdvisoryRear brake squeal when on brake roller test
    • AdvisoryWear to both front brake discs and pads

  17. Pass43,571 miles (+11,084)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,571 miles
    Test number
    746335276418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,487 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    32,487 miles
    Test number
    417657128599
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Questions about K22 EJL

Does K22 EJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K22 EJL is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K22 EJL?
The MOT on K22 EJL is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K22 EJL done?
K22 EJL was recorded at 106,014 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 6,771 miles a year.
Has K22 EJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K22 EJL has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on K22 EJL 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 K22 EJL find?
K22 EJL passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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