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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,190 cc

K31 SHVMOT history

K31 SHV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 4 of 8 MOT tests, with 47,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2026.

K31 SHV blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
47,798 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2026
MOT tests
8
4 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 SHV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,190 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 SHV was last recorded at 47,798 miles on 27 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,798 miles · 26 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,798 miles
  • 2025 – 45,303 miles
  • 2024 – 41,513 miles
  • 2023 – 39,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,798 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted not allowing to check some componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 14 Jul 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,798 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    47,798 miles
    Test number
    513795711371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (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))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted not allowing to check some components
  2. Fail47,798 miles (+2,495)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,798 miles
    Test number
    735161882966
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (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))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted not allowing to check some components
  3. Pass45,303 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    45,303 miles
    Test number
    895685757981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail45,282 miles (+3,769)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,282 miles
    Test number
    839368533358
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass41,513 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    41,513 miles
    Test number
    349658342705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail41,504 miles (+1,864)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,504 miles
    Test number
    915678997346
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  7. Pass39,640 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    39,640 miles
    Test number
    488380311703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted preventing clear view off some items
  8. Fail39,640 miles1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,640 miles
    Test number
    593835154937
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted preventing clear view off some items

Questions about K31 SHV

Does K31 SHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 SHV is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K31 SHV?
The MOT on K31 SHV is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K31 SHV done?
K31 SHV was recorded at 47,798 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2026, an average of 2,762 miles a year.
Has K31 SHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 SHV has failed 4 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on K31 SHV 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 SHV find?
K31 SHV passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components.

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