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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,198 cc

K23 MLLMOT history

K23 MLL is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 72,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

K23 MLL white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
72,006 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K23 MLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
15 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K23 MLL was last recorded at 72,006 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,930 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
6,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,006 miles
  • 2025 – 64,262 miles
  • 2024 – 57,741 miles
  • 2023 – 55,233 miles
  • 2022 – 52,324 miles
  • 2021 – 45,420 miles
  • 2020 – 36,074 miles
  • 2019 – 30,688 miles
  • 2018 – 19,740 miles
  • 2017 – 17,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,006 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 hoses held with cable ties

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Both front brake flexi hoses cable tied to shock and rubbing slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity rear lights dim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity rear lights dim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,006 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    72,006 miles
    Test number
    518283727977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail71,930 miles (+7,668)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,930 miles
    Test number
    226844156534
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass64,262 miles (+6,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    64,262 miles
    Test number
    261302628132
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass57,741 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    57,741 miles
    Test number
    156549822387
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses held with cable ties
  5. Fail57,724 miles (+2,491)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,724 miles
    Test number
    146652347956
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault also....abs....tyre pressure light and traction control lights on (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses held with cable ties
  6. Pass55,233 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    55,233 miles
    Test number
    791463985727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail55,223 miles (+2,899)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,223 miles
    Test number
    580715954536
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass52,324 miles (+6,904)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    52,324 miles
    Test number
    650112850033
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon standard exhaust fitted making it louder than normal
    • AdvisoryRear lights very dim due to the covering on the lens covers
    • AdvisoryVehicle lowered all round
  9. Pass45,420 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    45,420 miles
    Test number
    335808135583
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake flexi hoses cable tied to shock and rubbing slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity rear lights dim (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity rear lights dim (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
  10. Fail45,404 miles (+9,330)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,404 miles
    Test number
    363899305460
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake flexi hoses cable tied to shock and rubbing slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity rear lights dim (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity rear lights dim (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass36,074 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    36,074 miles
    Test number
    460801298640
    • AdvisoryFront wheels different to rears
    • AdvisorySlight poor light output from rear lamp units advise repair
  12. Fail36,073 miles (+5,385)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,073 miles
    Test number
    548156911321
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wheels different to rears
    • AdvisorySlight poor light output from rear lamp units advise repair
  13. Pass30,688 miles (+204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    30,688 miles
    Test number
    306110764358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Fail30,484 miles (+10,744)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,484 miles
    Test number
    433296152814
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possibly bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass19,740 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    19,740 miles
    Test number
    415203525964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    17,582 miles
    Test number
    637274713433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K23 MLL

Does K23 MLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K23 MLL is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K23 MLL?
The MOT on K23 MLL is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K23 MLL done?
K23 MLL was recorded at 72,006 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 6,085 miles a year.
Has K23 MLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K23 MLL has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K23 MLL 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 MLL find?
K23 MLL passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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