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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

K31 KYEMOT history

K31 KYE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 94,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

K31 KYE silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
94,045 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 KYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 KYE was last recorded at 94,045 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 5,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,559 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,486 miles
Average per year
4,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,045 miles
  • 2025 – 88,559 miles
  • 2024 – 84,361 miles
  • 2023 – 80,503 miles
  • 2022 – 74,750 miles
  • 2021 – 65,669 miles
  • 2020 – 65,119 miles
  • 2019 – 60,712 miles
  • 2018 – 58,327 miles
  • 2017 – 55,285 miles
  • 2016 – 51,957 miles
  • 2015 – 48,537 miles
  • 2014 – 41,338 miles
  • 2013 – 38,737 miles
  • 2012 – 33,719 miles
  • 2011 – 29,032 miles
  • 2009 – 21,526 miles
  • 2008 – 13,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,045 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,045 miles (+5,486)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    94,045 miles
    Test number
    713367855344
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))

  2. Pass88,559 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    88,559 miles
    Test number
    685277430729
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  3. Fail88,553 miles (+4,192)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,553 miles
    Test number
    511422971389
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  4. Pass84,361 miles (+3,858)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    84,361 miles
    Test number
    764362790293
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass80,503 miles (+5,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    80,503 miles
    Test number
    164023199490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass74,750 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    74,750 miles
    Test number
    712121665793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,748 miles (+9,079)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,748 miles
    Test number
    653738672348
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass65,669 miles (+550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    65,669 miles
    Test number
    662362470912
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass65,119 miles (+4,407)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,119 miles
    Test number
    807195282815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,712 miles (+2,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    60,712 miles
    Test number
    585260241324
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake little reserve travel

  11. Pass58,327 miles (+3,042)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    58,327 miles
    Test number
    698078795742
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass55,285 miles (+3,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,285 miles
    Test number
    465313028747
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass51,957 miles (+3,420)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,957 miles
    Test number
    256315991960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass48,537 miles (+7,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    48,537 miles
    Test number
    573022397378
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

  15. Pass41,338 miles (+1,308)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,338 miles
    Test number
    838974424216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,030 miles (+1,293)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,030 miles
    Test number
    306836224170
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass38,737 miles (+5,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,737 miles
    Test number
    316050323144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass33,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,719 miles
    Test number
    157043942195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail33,719 miles (+4,687)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,719 miles
    Test number
    699062642198
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass29,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,032 miles
    Test number
    206006541473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,032 miles (+7,506)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,032 miles
    Test number
    565346341195
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass21,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    21,526 miles
    Test number
    472049249379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,526 miles (+7,962)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,526 miles
    Test number
    113579749367
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass13,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    13,564 miles
    Test number
    442962758463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K31 KYE

Does K31 KYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 KYE is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K31 KYE?
The MOT on K31 KYE is valid until 31 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 KYE done?
K31 KYE was recorded at 94,045 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 4,555 miles a year.
Has K31 KYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 KYE has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on K31 KYE 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 KYE find?
K31 KYE passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 2 more.

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