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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2015 · 1,197 cc

K23 EMHMOT history

K23 EMH is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 108,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

K23 EMH grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
108,484 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K23 EMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
7 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K23 EMH was last recorded at 108,484 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,479 miles · 7 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
10,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,484 miles
  • 2025 – 96,383 miles
  • 2024 – 85,899 miles
  • 2023 – 77,713 miles
  • 2022 – 71,294 miles
  • 2021 – 66,983 miles
  • 2020 – 50,595 miles
  • 2019 – 35,040 miles
  • 2018 – 22,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,484 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,484 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    108,484 miles
    Test number
    858315045562
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail108,479 miles (+12,096)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,479 miles
    Test number
    743300885509
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass96,383 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    96,383 miles
    Test number
    599388356709
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted

  4. Fail96,380 miles (+10,481)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,380 miles
    Test number
    844933001840
    • MajorFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted

  5. Pass85,899 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    85,899 miles
    Test number
    124553929963
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges advise tracking

  6. Fail85,899 miles (+8,186)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,899 miles
    Test number
    231895329248
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges advise tracking

  7. Pass77,713 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    77,713 miles
    Test number
    749286305790
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail77,713 miles (+6,419)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,713 miles
    Test number
    211284464143
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass71,294 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    71,294 miles
    Test number
    876174844153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,292 miles (+4,309)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,292 miles
    Test number
    158231112851
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass66,983 miles (+6,596)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    66,983 miles
    Test number
    907135675977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,387 miles (+9,792)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    60,387 miles
    Test number
    420439603591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,595 miles (+15,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    50,595 miles
    Test number
    697221288609
    • AdvisoryFront 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. Pass35,040 miles (+12,177)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    35,040 miles
    Test number
    293790052124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    22,863 miles
    Test number
    331297000171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K23 EMH

Does K23 EMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K23 EMH is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K23 EMH?
The MOT on K23 EMH is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K23 EMH done?
K23 EMH was recorded at 108,484 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 10,927 miles a year.
Has K23 EMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K23 EMH has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on K23 EMH 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 EMH find?
K23 EMH passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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