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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1995 · 1,598 cc

K44 SBCMOT history

K44 SBC is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Apr 1995. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 57,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
57,321 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 SBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
19 Apr 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 SBC was last recorded at 57,321 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,282 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,321 miles
  • 2025 – 57,282 miles
  • 2024 – 57,221 miles
  • 2023 – 57,055 miles
  • 2022 – 57,005 miles
  • 2021 – 56,929 miles
  • 2020 – 56,774 miles
  • 2019 – 56,551 miles
  • 2018 – 56,366 miles
  • 2017 – 55,974 miles
  • 2016 – 55,721 miles
  • 2015 – 54,974 miles
  • 2014 – 53,594 miles
  • 2013 – 52,338 miles
  • 2012 – 50,439 miles
  • 2011 – 49,050 miles
  • 2010 – 47,571 miles
  • 2009 – 45,990 miles
  • 2008 – 45,018 miles
  • 2007 – 43,992 miles
  • 2006 – 41,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,321 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,321 miles (+39)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    57,321 miles
    Test number
    888439134053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass57,282 miles (+61)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    57,282 miles
    Test number
    648938235350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass57,221 miles (+166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    57,221 miles
    Test number
    587156275406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass57,055 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    57,055 miles
    Test number
    323220263766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,005 miles (+76)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    57,005 miles
    Test number
    774143560207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass56,929 miles (+155)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    56,929 miles
    Test number
    911455903652
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

  7. Pass56,774 miles (+223)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    56,774 miles
    Test number
    362306200637
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass56,551 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    56,551 miles
    Test number
    757541331800
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  9. Fail56,551 miles (+185)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,551 miles
    Test number
    421708788191
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  10. Pass56,366 miles (+392)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,366 miles
    Test number
    592790611068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCorrosion ns outer sill

  11. Pass55,974 miles (+253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,974 miles
    Test number
    969035229052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass55,721 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,721 miles
    Test number
    590135980295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail55,721 miles (+747)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,721 miles
    Test number
    851613335180
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass54,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,974 miles
    Test number
    465247795089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,974 miles (+1,380)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,974 miles
    Test number
    956197395095
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  16. Pass53,594 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,594 miles
    Test number
    985190694012
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail53,590 miles (+1,252)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,590 miles
    Test number
    239884384050
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass52,338 miles (+1,899)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,338 miles
    Test number
    267329193073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNs outer sill corrosion

  19. Pass50,439 miles (+1,389)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,439 miles
    Test number
    498344892063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteNs outer sill damage
    • NoteNsr outer sill corroded

  20. Pass49,050 miles (+1,479)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    49,050 miles
    Test number
    199306591472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking on sidewalls

  21. Pass47,571 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,571 miles
    Test number
    944816790042
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteN/s outer sill damage

  22. Fail47,571 miles (+1,581)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,571 miles
    Test number
    754566990052
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteN/s outer sill damage

  23. Pass45,990 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,990 miles
    Test number
    270513289016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  24. Fail45,990 miles (+972)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,990 miles
    Test number
    963263989092
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  25. Pass45,018 miles (+1,026)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    45,018 miles
    Test number
    231552408141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass43,992 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    43,992 miles
    Test number
    131610557151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,760 miles (+2,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,760 miles
    Test number
    491530507141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  28. Pass41,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,500 miles
    Test number
    190761886095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K44 SBC

Does K44 SBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 SBC is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K44 SBC?
The MOT on K44 SBC is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K44 SBC done?
K44 SBC was recorded at 57,321 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 789 miles a year.
Has K44 SBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 SBC has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on K44 SBC 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 K44 SBC find?
K44 SBC passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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