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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

K23 BJKMOT history

K23 BJK is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 80,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

K23 BJK red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
80,436 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K23 BJK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K23 BJK was last recorded at 80,436 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 9,244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,192 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,244 miles
Average per year
2,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,436 miles
  • 2025 – 71,192 miles
  • 2024 – 59,403 miles
  • 2023 – 50,737 miles
  • 2022 – 50,343 miles
  • 2021 – 49,825 miles
  • 2020 – 49,055 miles
  • 2018 – 47,363 miles
  • 2017 – 46,407 miles
  • 2016 – 45,517 miles
  • 2014 – 45,324 miles
  • 2013 – 44,641 miles
  • 2011 – 43,495 miles
  • 2010 – 41,393 miles
  • 2009 – 39,784 miles
  • 2008 – 37,830 miles
  • 2007 – 35,407 miles
  • 2006 – 33,324 miles
  • 2005 – 28,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,436 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Anti roll bar bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,436 miles (+9,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    80,436 miles
    Test number
    941831653792
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass71,192 miles (+11,789)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    71,192 miles
    Test number
    680287690457
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass59,403 miles (+8,666)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    59,403 miles
    Test number
    957269608602
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryRattle noise from catalytic converter
    • AdvisoryUnder body protection
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been modified

  4. Pass50,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    50,737 miles
    Test number
    617186951992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    751832107916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,343 miles (+518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    50,343 miles
    Test number
    361787611738
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass49,825 miles (+770)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    49,825 miles
    Test number
    659243086766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass49,055 miles (+1,692)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    49,055 miles
    Test number
    526864061561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer brake disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass47,363 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,363 miles
    Test number
    821170394683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,407 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    46,407 miles
    Test number
    264497776451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,517 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    45,517 miles
    Test number
    850344952921
    • AdvisoryAnti roll bar bushes worn

  12. Fail45,513 miles (+189)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,513 miles
    Test number
    344343334425
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAnti roll bar bushes worn
    • AdvisoryDisc s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  13. Pass45,324 miles (+683)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,324 miles
    Test number
    378018494149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,641 miles (+1,146)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    44,641 miles
    Test number
    868260933193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass43,495 miles (+2,102)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    43,495 miles
    Test number
    439522911488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,393 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    41,393 miles
    Test number
    941309200385
    • NoteNs and os front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

  17. Fail41,393 miles (+1,609)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,393 miles
    Test number
    282098500369
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNs and os front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

  18. Pass39,784 miles (+1,954)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,784 miles
    Test number
    703863219377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,830 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,830 miles
    Test number
    841841018397
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  20. Fail37,830 miles (+2,423)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,830 miles
    Test number
    792748408320
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  21. Pass35,407 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    35,407 miles
    Test number
    654183807338
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail35,407 miles (+2,083)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,407 miles
    Test number
    420529197267
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass33,324 miles (+4,948)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    33,324 miles
    Test number
    804841696266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  24. Pass28,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    28,376 miles
    Test number
    154073995209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail28,376 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,376 miles
    Test number
    171923095210
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteOffside rear trye on 3mm. †both rear tryes starting to go out of sharpe on inner egdes. †

Questions about K23 BJK

Does K23 BJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K23 BJK is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K23 BJK?
The MOT on K23 BJK is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K23 BJK done?
K23 BJK was recorded at 80,436 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 2,492 miles a year.
Has K23 BJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K23 BJK has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on K23 BJK 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 BJK find?
K23 BJK passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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