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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

K31 RUAMOT history

K31 RUA is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 86,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

K31 RUA white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
86,485 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 RUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
24 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 RUA was last recorded at 86,485 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 10,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,960 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,525 miles
Average per year
7,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,485 miles
  • 2025 – 75,960 miles
  • 2024 – 73,804 miles
  • 2023 – 63,813 miles
  • 2022 – 55,702 miles
  • 2021 – 45,827 miles
  • 2020 – 40,010 miles
  • 2019 – 33,299 miles
  • 2018 – 25,225 miles
  • 2017 – 18,965 miles
  • 2016 – 13,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,485 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside 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 flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,485 miles (+10,525)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    86,485 miles
    Test number
    165405959033
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside 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 flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass75,960 miles (+2,156)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    75,960 miles
    Test number
    991083793823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,804 miles (+9,991)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,804 miles
    Test number
    280904802227
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

  4. Pass63,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    63,813 miles
    Test number
    671450215210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail63,813 miles (+8,111)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,813 miles
    Test number
    182360561592
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

  6. Pass55,702 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,702 miles
    Test number
    847889927101
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail55,702 miles (+9,875)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,702 miles
    Test number
    437725210665
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass45,827 miles (+5,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    45,827 miles
    Test number
    677349020358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass40,010 miles (+6,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    40,010 miles
    Test number
    892275191952
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass33,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    33,299 miles
    Test number
    748587982095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail33,299 miles (+8,074)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,299 miles
    Test number
    733391762537
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass25,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    25,225 miles
    Test number
    979617080993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail25,225 miles (+6,260)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,225 miles
    Test number
    871588792544
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass18,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    18,965 miles
    Test number
    226793175455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail18,965 miles (+5,147)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,965 miles
    Test number
    283550241303
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass13,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    13,818 miles
    Test number
    975262261673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K31 RUA

Does K31 RUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 RUA is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K31 RUA?
The MOT on K31 RUA is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K31 RUA done?
K31 RUA was recorded at 86,485 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 7,636 miles a year.
Has K31 RUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 RUA has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on K31 RUA 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 RUA find?
K31 RUA passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi, and 3 more.

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