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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

K30 GMHMOT history

K30 GMH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 130,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

K30 GMH silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
130,040 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 GMH
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
4 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 GMH was last recorded at 130,040 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 3,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,997 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,043 miles
Average per year
6,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,040 miles
  • 2025 – 126,997 miles
  • 2024 – 120,694 miles
  • 2023 – 116,805 miles
  • 2022 – 111,854 miles
  • 2021 – 105,772 miles
  • 2020 – 103,613 miles
  • 2019 – 98,755 miles
  • 2018 – 89,864 miles
  • 2017 – 79,894 miles
  • 2016 – 70,461 miles
  • 2015 – 62,272 miles
  • 2014 – 56,566 miles
  • 2013 – 49,836 miles
  • 2012 – 37,020 miles
  • 2011 – 23,805 miles
  • 2010 – 21,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,040 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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.

  • Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,040 miles (+3,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    130,040 miles
    Test number
    748138307717
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass126,997 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    126,997 miles
    Test number
    823342529062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail126,997 miles (+6,303)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,997 miles
    Test number
    967702399246
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass120,694 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    120,694 miles
    Test number
    896354851513
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail120,690 miles (+3,885)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,690 miles
    Test number
    405237821314
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass116,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    116,805 miles
    Test number
    464905643397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail116,802 miles (+4,948)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,802 miles
    Test number
    736284024055
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass111,854 miles (+6,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    111,854 miles
    Test number
    265358967100
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass105,772 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    105,772 miles
    Test number
    283305403439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,771 miles (+2,158)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,771 miles
    Test number
    617963063988
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass103,613 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    103,613 miles
    Test number
    583783384742
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail103,613 miles (+4,858)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,613 miles
    Test number
    393387117499
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass98,755 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    98,755 miles
    Test number
    878180763563
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail98,753 miles (+8,889)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,753 miles
    Test number
    301594831325
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass89,864 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    89,864 miles
    Test number
    111375121174
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail89,864 miles (+9,970)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,864 miles
    Test number
    306552929221
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass79,894 miles (+9,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    79,894 miles
    Test number
    331314025363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass70,461 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,461 miles
    Test number
    755099567504
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perishing,

  19. Fail70,461 miles (+8,189)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,461 miles
    Test number
    485018559027
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perishing,

  20. Pass62,272 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,272 miles
    Test number
    235580595004
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail62,272 miles (+5,706)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,272 miles
    Test number
    667390495050
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass56,566 miles (+6,730)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,566 miles
    Test number
    227493584011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres sstarting to perish on outer sidewalls

  23. Fail49,836 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,836 miles
    Test number
    198459983431
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass49,836 miles (+12,816)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,836 miles
    Test number
    958309083045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,020 miles (+13,215)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,020 miles
    Test number
    318134182089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,805 miles (+2,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,805 miles
    Test number
    839220491071
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass21,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    21,007 miles
    Test number
    981880920117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K30 GMH

Does K30 GMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 GMH is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K30 GMH?
The MOT on K30 GMH is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K30 GMH done?
K30 GMH was recorded at 130,040 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 6,638 miles a year.
Has K30 GMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 GMH has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2025.
Has the mileage on K30 GMH 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 K30 GMH find?
K30 GMH passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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