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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

K27 WDLMOT history

K27 WDL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 119,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

K27 WDL silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
119,621 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K27 WDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

K27 WDL was last recorded at 119,621 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 2,760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,861 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,760 miles
Average per year
5,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,621 miles
  • 2025 – 116,861 miles
  • 2024 – 116,735 miles
  • 2023 – 115,960 miles
  • 2022 – 111,444 miles
  • 2021 – 107,266 miles
  • 2020 – 99,984 miles
  • 2019 – 86,835 miles
  • 2018 – 81,727 miles
  • 2017 – 76,884 miles
  • 2016 – 71,645 miles
  • 2015 – 64,992 miles
  • 2014 – 59,236 miles
  • 2012 – 46,863 miles
  • 2011 – 41,783 miles
  • 2010 – 34,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail119,621 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking wheel arch (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail119,621 miles (+2,760)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,621 miles
    Test number
    744457690736
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking wheel arch (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass116,861 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    116,861 miles
    Test number
    979955191649
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail116,859 miles (+124)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,859 miles
    Test number
    705138406941
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction front wipers come to rest in drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass116,735 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    116,735 miles
    Test number
    688103824994
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail116,730 miles (+770)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,730 miles
    Test number
    547099670337
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass115,960 miles (+50)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,960 miles
    Test number
    934990869825
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOIL LEVEL TOO HIGH
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator illuminated
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some underside components

  7. Fail115,910 miles (+4,466)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,910 miles
    Test number
    311845380366
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOIL LEVEL TOO HIGH
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator illuminated
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some underside components

  8. Pass111,444 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,444 miles
    Test number
    304370956872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail111,422 miles (+4,156)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,422 miles
    Test number
    708028781795
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  10. Pass107,266 miles (+7,282)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,266 miles
    Test number
    631227034255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,984 miles (+13,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    99,984 miles
    Test number
    975122739966
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass86,835 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,835 miles
    Test number
    462889023974
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail86,835 miles (+5,108)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,835 miles
    Test number
    128746813240
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass81,727 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,727 miles
    Test number
    158094437821
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail81,726 miles (+4,842)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,726 miles
    Test number
    420105227942
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass76,884 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,884 miles
    Test number
    795332272871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,788 miles (+5,143)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,788 miles
    Test number
    513435614763
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass71,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    71,645 miles
    Test number
    147359132948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,645 miles (+6,653)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,645 miles
    Test number
    999243888246
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' from mirror (8.3.1e)

  20. Pass64,992 miles (+5,756)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    64,992 miles
    Test number
    359190415092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail59,236 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,236 miles
    Test number
    107756914444
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteExhaust flexi deteriorated

  22. Pass59,236 miles (+12,373)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,236 miles
    Test number
    557996014084
    • NoteExhaust flexi deteriorated

  23. Pass46,863 miles (+5,080)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,863 miles
    Test number
    915519122210
    • NoteBottom arm, rear bushes splitting

  24. Pass41,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    41,783 miles
    Test number
    656039021286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail41,783 miles (+7,601)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,783 miles
    Test number
    988329321245
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine undertray damaged

  26. Pass34,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,182 miles
    Test number
    770015490236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K27 WDL

Does K27 WDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K27 WDL is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on K27 WDL?
The MOT on K27 WDL is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K27 WDL done?
K27 WDL was recorded at 119,621 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 5,335 miles a year.
Has K27 WDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K27 WDL has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on K27 WDL 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 K27 WDL find?
K27 WDL failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 8 major defects: nearside front power steering pipe/hose leaking wheel arch; nearside integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill; nearside rear stop lamp(s) not working, and 5 more.

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