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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2017 · 1,197 cc

K23 BBYMOT history

K23 BBY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 72,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

K23 BBY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
72,628 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K23 BBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
30 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K23 BBY was last recorded at 72,628 miles on 5 May 2026, 11,890 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
60,738 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
11,890 miles
Average per year
5,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,628 miles
  • 2025 – 60,738 miles
  • 2024 – 57,757 miles
  • 2023 – 47,306 miles
  • 2022 – 46,014 miles
  • 2021 – 39,618 miles
  • 2020 – 37,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,628 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 16 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,628 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    72,628 miles
    Test number
    644646021711
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail72,628 miles (+11,890)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,628 miles
    Test number
    469056975164
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass60,738 miles (+2,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    60,738 miles
    Test number
    489502656173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass57,757 miles (+10,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    57,757 miles
    Test number
    798763135193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass47,306 miles (+1,292)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    47,306 miles
    Test number
    505197460072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,014 miles (+6,396)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    46,014 miles
    Test number
    483604492730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,618 miles (+2,067)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    39,618 miles
    Test number
    953573774833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,551 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    37,551 miles
    Test number
    808230895180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,103 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    37,103 miles
    Test number
    667867155164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about K23 BBY

Does K23 BBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K23 BBY is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K23 BBY?
The MOT on K23 BBY is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K23 BBY done?
K23 BBY was recorded at 72,628 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 5,790 miles a year.
Has K23 BBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K23 BBY has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on K23 BBY 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 K23 BBY find?
K23 BBY passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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