Volkswagen Polo
Red · Diesel · 2015 · 1,422 cc
K31 ESMMOT history
K31 ESM is a red diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 46,816 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 46,816 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,519 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K31 ESM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,422 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 30 Mar 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K31 ESM was last recorded at 46,816 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 3,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 43,239 miles · 8 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,577 miles
- Average per year
- 4,519 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 46,816 miles
- 2025 – 43,239 miles
- 2024 – 41,043 miles
- 2023 – 36,301 miles
- 2022 – 28,595 miles
- 2021 – 23,068 miles
- 2020 – 19,156 miles
- 2019 – 15,955 miles
- 2018 – 10,688 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass46,816 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
12 tests since 26 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass46,816 miles (+3,577)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 46,816 miles
- Test number
- 165340000984
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass43,239 miles (+2,196)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 43,239 miles
- Test number
- 660648884848
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass41,043 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 41,043 miles
- Test number
- 480505713920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,040 miles (+4,739)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,040 miles
- Test number
- 680911959334
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))
Pass36,301 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 36,301 miles
- Test number
- 335703633445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,301 miles (+7,706)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,301 miles
- Test number
- 132192224785
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass28,595 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 28,595 miles
- Test number
- 357168145693
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail28,593 miles (+5,525)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,593 miles
- Test number
- 716464791672
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass23,068 miles (+3,912)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 23,068 miles
- Test number
- 600759887491
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass19,156 miles (+3,201)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 19,156 miles
- Test number
- 246519520703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,955 miles (+5,267)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 15,955 miles
- Test number
- 453879775483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,688 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 10,688 miles
- Test number
- 420366206838
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K31 ESM
- Does K31 ESM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 ESM is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K31 ESM?
- The MOT on K31 ESM is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K31 ESM done?
- K31 ESM was recorded at 46,816 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 4,519 miles a year.
- Has K31 ESM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K31 ESM has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on K31 ESM 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 K31 ESM find?
- K31 ESM passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front coil spring corroded; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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