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Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,000 cc

K31 LEJMOT history

K31 LEJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 99,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

K31 LEJ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
99,522 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 LEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
22 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 LEJ was last recorded at 99,522 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 12,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,782 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,740 miles
Average per year
9,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,522 miles
  • 2025 – 86,782 miles
  • 2024 – 75,571 miles
  • 2023 – 64,693 miles
  • 2022 – 51,684 miles
  • 2021 – 47,733 miles
  • 2020 – 47,504 miles
  • 2019 – 25,624 miles
  • 2018 – 13,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,522 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,522 miles (+12,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    99,522 miles
    Test number
    973448475252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass86,782 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    86,782 miles
    Test number
    640862336589
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Fail86,747 miles (+11,176)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,747 miles
    Test number
    387762667442
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass75,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    75,571 miles
    Test number
    703536442147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail75,571 miles (+10,878)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,571 miles
    Test number
    411227293366
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass64,693 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    64,693 miles
    Test number
    654259444405
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail64,677 miles (+213)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,677 miles
    Test number
    454042825688
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Cant Hold a Steady Fast Idle (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing Mirror Glass slight damage
  8. Fail64,464 miles (+12,780)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,464 miles
    Test number
    795238199504
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine cant hold steady fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective splitting rubber seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning cowl area damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test large clump of air freshners
    • 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))
  9. Pass51,684 miles (+3,951)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    51,684 miles
    Test number
    273615309170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,733 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    47,733 miles
    Test number
    841409811673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,504 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    47,504 miles
    Test number
    531700569712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,500 miles (+7,180)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,500 miles
    Test number
    528095974401
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  13. Pass40,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,320 miles
    Test number
    549539887880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,320 miles (+14,696)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,320 miles
    Test number
    935261274100
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  15. Pass25,624 miles (+11,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    25,624 miles
    Test number
    582397158547
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  16. Pass13,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    13,684 miles
    Test number
    336943922614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail13,684 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,684 miles
    Test number
    547963925080
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Questions about K31 LEJ

Does K31 LEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 LEJ is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K31 LEJ?
The MOT on K31 LEJ is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K31 LEJ done?
K31 LEJ was recorded at 99,522 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 9,969 miles a year.
Has K31 LEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 LEJ has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on K31 LEJ 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 LEJ find?
K31 LEJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front road wheel slightly distorted; rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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