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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

K33 VLJMOT history

K33 VLJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 86,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

K33 VLJ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
86,654 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K33 VLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K33 VLJ was last recorded at 86,654 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,650 miles · 8 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,654 miles
  • 2025 – 83,252 miles
  • 2024 – 80,957 miles
  • 2023 – 75,267 miles
  • 2022 – 72,761 miles
  • 2021 – 68,595 miles
  • 2020 – 65,522 miles
  • 2019 – 57,944 miles
  • 2018 – 54,269 miles
  • 2017 – 50,431 miles
  • 2016 – 44,615 miles
  • 2015 – 39,406 miles
  • 2014 – 32,059 miles
  • 2013 – 25,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,654 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion treated with underseal or similar substance (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryKnock from steering column/rack when rotating steering wheel from side to side - nothing identified during test.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE PASS (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber dust covers broken - N/S and O/SRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear silencer corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lightsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,654 miles (+4)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    86,654 miles
    Test number
    617351554120
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion treated with underseal or similar substance (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryKnock from steering column/rack when rotating steering wheel from side to side - nothing identified during test.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE PASS (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber dust covers broken - N/S and O/S
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Fail86,650 miles (+3,398)1 dangerous3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,650 miles
    Test number
    440325518646
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion treated with underseal or similar substance (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryKnock from steering column/rack when rotating steering wheel from side to side - nothing identified during test.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE PASS (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber dust covers broken - N/S and O/S
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass83,252 miles (+2,295)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    83,252 miles
    Test number
    109890021770
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion treated or covered with underseal or similar substance (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. Corrosion treated or covered with underseal or similar substance (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryKnock from steering column/rack when rocking steering wheel from side to side - nothing identified during test.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal tread depth limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers broken - N/S and O/S

  4. Pass80,957 miles (+5,690)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    80,957 miles
    Test number
    821416033310
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. Corrosion treated or covered with paint/underseal or similar substance (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. Corrosion treated or covered with paint/underseal or similar substance (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  5. Pass75,267 miles (+2,506)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    75,267 miles
    Test number
    275284841157
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty

  6. Pass72,761 miles (+4,166)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    72,761 miles
    Test number
    528443332671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,595 miles (+3,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    68,595 miles
    Test number
    465486394474
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass65,522 miles (+7,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    65,522 miles
    Test number
    359258336604
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass57,944 miles (+3,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,944 miles
    Test number
    507425481671
    • AdvisoryAdvise handbrake reserve travel
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s rear footbrake performance just pass repair or adjustment

  10. Pass54,269 miles (+3,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    54,269 miles
    Test number
    168113457149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass50,431 miles (+5,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,431 miles
    Test number
    818166228411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass44,615 miles (+5,209)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    44,615 miles
    Test number
    340104160485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,406 miles (+7,347)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    39,406 miles
    Test number
    227230955414
    • NoteRear brakes slight bind

  14. Pass32,059 miles (+7,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,059 miles
    Test number
    755504094025
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass25,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,053 miles
    Test number
    926735693055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K33 VLJ

Does K33 VLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K33 VLJ is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K33 VLJ?
The MOT on K33 VLJ is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K33 VLJ done?
K33 VLJ was recorded at 86,654 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 4,587 miles a year.
Has K33 VLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K33 VLJ has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K33 VLJ 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 K33 VLJ find?
K33 VLJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 12 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion treated with underseal or similar substance, and 9 more.

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