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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 1992 · 1,272 cc

K35 XVVMOT history

K35 XVV is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Oct 1992. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 91,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2026
Mileage
91,496 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K35 XVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,272 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Oct 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2026
Latest MOT test
23 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K35 XVV was last recorded at 91,496 miles on 23 May 2025, 3,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,112 miles · 31 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3,384 miles
Average per year
706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,496 miles
  • 2023 – 88,112 miles
  • 2022 – 88,098 miles
  • 2020 – 87,969 miles
  • 2016 – 87,894 miles
  • 2015 – 87,721 miles
  • 2014 – 86,215 miles
  • 2013 – 85,071 miles
  • 2012 – 83,974 miles
  • 2009 – 80,864 miles
  • 2008 – 80,287 miles
  • 2007 – 79,064 miles
  • 2006 – 78,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,496 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Light cluster unit is damaged but functions are not impaired

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen wiper has been modified to a single arm unit but it still clears the drivers view of the road

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,496 miles (+3,384)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    91,496 miles
    Test number
    604426768539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,112 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,112 miles
    Test number
    832508911690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail88,098 miles (+129)15 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,098 miles
    Test number
    317911530831
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Upper Exhaust system insecure center mounting rubber (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure catching wheel (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,969 miles (+75)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,969 miles
    Test number
    644466821845
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,894 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    87,894 miles
    Test number
    578738558785
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light cluster unit is damaged but functions are not impaired
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper has been modified to a single arm unit but it still clears the drivers view of the road

  6. Fail87,892 miles (+171)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,892 miles
    Test number
    303207966336
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light cluster unit is damaged but functions are not impaired
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper has been modified to a single arm unit but it still clears the drivers view of the road

  7. Pass87,721 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    87,721 miles
    Test number
    836034462828
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

  8. Fail87,713 miles (+1,498)6 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,713 miles
    Test number
    684476585634
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

  9. Pass86,215 miles (+1,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,215 miles
    Test number
    969292464113
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Pass85,071 miles (+18)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,071 miles
    Test number
    868147673130
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNo rear seat belts fitted

  11. Fail85,053 miles (+1,079)7 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,053 miles
    Test number
    617275263117
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNo rear seat belts fitted

  12. Pass83,974 miles (+2)1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    83,974 miles
    Test number
    247034572415
    • DangerousBattery insecure
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  13. Fail83,972 miles2 dangerous8 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,972 miles
    Test number
    185833472199
    • DangerousBattery insecure
    • DangerousBoth side repeaters very small
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  14. FailMileage not read4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    682446040213
    • FailureNearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass80,864 miles (+577)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    80,864 miles
    Test number
    761770619154
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass80,287 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    80,287 miles
    Test number
    253242118422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,064 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    79,064 miles
    Test number
    892343317154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    78,013 miles
    Test number
    492590916124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K35 XVV

Does K35 XVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K35 XVV expired on 22 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K35 XVV?
The MOT on K35 XVV expired on 22 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K35 XVV done?
K35 XVV was recorded at 91,496 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 706 miles a year.
Has K35 XVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K35 XVV has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on K35 XVV 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 K35 XVV find?
K35 XVV passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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