Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
K23 WLNMOT history
K23 WLN is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 133,070 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 133,070 mi
- At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,391 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K23 WLN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 30 Nov 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K23 WLN was last recorded at 133,070 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 133,061 miles · 26 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 9,391 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 133,070 miles
- 2024 – 116,102 miles
- 2023 – 105,810 miles
- 2022 – 91,860 miles
- 2021 – 85,041 miles
- 2020 – 72,059 miles
- 2019 – 64,821 miles
- 2018 – 61,175 miles
- 2017 – 56,030 miles
- 2016 – 51,966 miles
- 2015 – 38,405 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,070 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 2 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,070 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 133,070 miles
- Test number
- 479219965664
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,061 miles (+16,959)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,061 miles
- Test number
- 410590439537
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,102 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 116,102 miles
- Test number
- 530381056908
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail116,102 miles (+10,292)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,102 miles
- Test number
- 112058787368
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass105,810 miles (+348)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 105,810 miles
- Test number
- 497464328263
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
Fail105,462 miles (+13,602)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,462 miles
- Test number
- 986273037894
- MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass91,860 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 91,860 miles
- Test number
- 636639777176
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySlight knock heard from mount when releasing clutch
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail91,860 miles (+6,819)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,860 miles
- Test number
- 952281844241
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster may be faulty (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass85,041 miles (+12,982)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 85,041 miles
- Test number
- 196792732824
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass72,059 miles (+7,238)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 72,059 miles
- Test number
- 113283946245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,821 miles (+163)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 64,821 miles
- Test number
- 690671038855
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,658 miles (+3,483)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 64,658 miles
- Test number
- 258958864788
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,175 miles (+5,145)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 61,175 miles
- Test number
- 253587396226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,030 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 56,030 miles
- Test number
- 838712951259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,030 miles (+4,064)1 dangerous1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,030 miles
- Test number
- 692124205771
- DangerousFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass51,966 miles (+13,561)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 51,966 miles
- Test number
- 181589699031
- 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)
- AdvisoryN/s wiper split
- AdvisoryRear brakes squeeling
Pass38,405 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 38,405 miles
- Test number
- 906157161367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K23 WLN
- Does K23 WLN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K23 WLN is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on K23 WLN?
- The MOT on K23 WLN is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K23 WLN done?
- K23 WLN was recorded at 133,070 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 9,391 miles a year.
- Has K23 WLN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K23 WLN has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on K23 WLN 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 WLN find?
- K23 WLN passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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