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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

K31 KYHMOT history

K31 KYH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 137,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

K31 KYH 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 Oct 2026
Mileage
137,555 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 KYH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

K31 KYH was last recorded at 137,555 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 10,869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Sept 2016: 24,909 miles, lower than 28,935 miles on 14 Sept 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
126,686 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,869 miles
Average per year
9,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,555 miles
  • 2025 – 126,686 miles
  • 2024 – 117,973 miles
  • 2023 – 111,634 miles
  • 2022 – 90,721 miles
  • 2021 – 77,317 miles
  • 2020 – 66,837 miles
  • 2019 – 57,799 miles
  • 2018 – 41,679 miles
  • 2017 – 29,929 miles
  • 2016 – 24,909 miles
  • 2015 – 28,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail137,555 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush as marked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush as marked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail137,555 miles (+10,869)2 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,555 miles
    Test number
    179764699518
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass126,686 miles (+8,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    126,686 miles
    Test number
    938152589747
    • AdvisoryMinor exhaust gas leak from front flexi pipe

  3. Pass117,973 miles (+6,339)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    117,973 miles
    Test number
    730160318203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,634 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    111,634 miles
    Test number
    256873883044
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check rear seat belts due to cover on seats

  5. Fail111,634 miles (+20,913)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,634 miles
    Test number
    254658511904
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check rear seat belts due to cover on seats

  6. Pass90,721 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,721 miles
    Test number
    938716194275
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail90,721 miles (+13,404)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,721 miles
    Test number
    219549897022
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass77,317 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,317 miles
    Test number
    390999140819
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail77,317 miles (+10,480)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,317 miles
    Test number
    997939203083
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass66,837 miles (+9,038)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,837 miles
    Test number
    894825954314
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass57,799 miles (+16,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,799 miles
    Test number
    371658033842
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass41,679 miles (+11,750)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    41,679 miles
    Test number
    620373841831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,929 miles (+5,020)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    29,929 miles
    Test number
    954389781347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,909 miles (-4,026)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    24,909 miles
    Test number
    701476050936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,935 miles
    Test number
    311542327251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K31 KYH

Does K31 KYH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 KYH is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on K31 KYH?
The MOT on K31 KYH is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K31 KYH done?
K31 KYH was recorded at 137,555 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 9,769 miles a year.
Has K31 KYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 KYH has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on K31 KYH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K31 KYH find?
K31 KYH failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 2 major defects, 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside rear hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; rear brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 2, and 5 more.

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