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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 1992 · 1,272 cc

K23 XNVMOT history

K23 XNV is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Sept 1992. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 93,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
93,446 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K23 XNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,272 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
4 Sept 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K23 XNV was last recorded at 93,446 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,728 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
718 miles
Average per year
2,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,446 miles
  • 2024 – 92,728 miles
  • 2023 – 91,038 miles
  • 2022 – 88,930 miles
  • 2021 – 88,870 miles
  • 2020 – 88,723 miles
  • 2019 – 88,650 miles
  • 2018 – 88,284 miles
  • 2017 – 80,961 miles
  • 2016 – 73,371 miles
  • 2015 – 71,694 miles
  • 2014 – 69,739 miles
  • 2013 – 67,300 miles
  • 2012 – 65,104 miles
  • 2011 – 62,581 miles
  • 2010 – 59,237 miles
  • 2009 – 57,672 miles
  • 2008 – 54,468 miles
  • 2006 – 54,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,446 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount slight play
  • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount slight play
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,446 miles (+718)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    93,446 miles
    Test number
    152156352790
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass92,728 miles (+1,690)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    92,728 miles
    Test number
    788900936242
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass91,038 miles (+2,108)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    91,038 miles
    Test number
    940672021917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,930 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,930 miles
    Test number
    379163072129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail88,928 miles (+58)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,928 miles
    Test number
    276063702874
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass88,870 miles (+147)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    88,870 miles
    Test number
    398048116763
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass88,723 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,723 miles
    Test number
    715364619956
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Fail88,723 miles (+73)1 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,723 miles
    Test number
    407043333722
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass88,650 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    88,650 miles
    Test number
    761511495438
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail88,649 miles (+365)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,649 miles
    Test number
    589960114829
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass88,284 miles (+7,323)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    88,284 miles
    Test number
    555588336604
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass80,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,961 miles
    Test number
    713778783524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,961 miles (+7,590)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,961 miles
    Test number
    515733816139
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass73,371 miles (+1,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    73,371 miles
    Test number
    318655148160
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass71,694 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,694 miles
    Test number
    506106276261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake poor- slack
    • AdvisorySteering wheel poor

  16. Fail71,694 miles (+1,955)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,694 miles
    Test number
    995226140994
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake poor- slack
    • AdvisorySteering wheel poor

  17. Pass69,739 miles (+4)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    69,739 miles
    Test number
    578958564227
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Fail69,735 miles (+2,435)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,735 miles
    Test number
    176151664205
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass67,300 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,300 miles
    Test number
    389781443221
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Fail67,294 miles (+2,190)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,294 miles
    Test number
    439010343267
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass65,104 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,104 miles
    Test number
    395356132485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Fail65,104 miles (+2,523)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,104 miles
    Test number
    916346032251
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Pass62,581 miles (+3,344)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,581 miles
    Test number
    357772431197
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  24. Pass59,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    59,237 miles
    Test number
    884477230126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,236 miles (+1,564)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,236 miles
    Test number
    324667030104
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Fail57,672 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,672 miles
    Test number
    311237419115
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres showing signs of the outside walls perishing

  27. Pass57,672 miles (+3,204)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    57,672 miles
    Test number
    412067219143
    • NoteBoth rear tyres showing signs of the outside walls perishing

  28. Pass54,468 miles (+24)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,468 miles
    Test number
    471352678083
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  29. Fail54,444 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,444 miles
    Test number
    593608936320
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Questions about K23 XNV

Does K23 XNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K23 XNV is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K23 XNV?
The MOT on K23 XNV is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K23 XNV done?
K23 XNV was recorded at 93,446 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 2,049 miles a year.
Has K23 XNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K23 XNV has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on K23 XNV 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 XNV find?
K23 XNV passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front top mount slight play, and 2 more.

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