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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 1,043 cc

K46 KTUMOT history

K46 KTU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Oct 1992. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 64,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2023
Mileage
64,783 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2022
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K46 KTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,043 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
29 Oct 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K46 KTU was last recorded at 64,783 miles on 18 Aug 2022, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,760 miles · 17 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
1,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 64,783 miles
  • 2015 – 62,601 miles
  • 2014 – 59,220 miles
  • 2013 – 53,440 miles
  • 2011 – 47,167 miles
  • 2010 – 45,372 miles
  • 2009 – 43,437 miles
  • 2008 – 41,455 miles
  • 2007 – 39,457 miles
  • 2006 – 38,619 miles
  • 2005 – 37,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,783 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear both tyres wearing/ racking inside tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,783 miles (+23)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,783 miles
    Test number
    972331540354
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail64,760 miles (+2,159)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,760 miles
    Test number
    651003620621
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced not working (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass62,601 miles (+11)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    62,601 miles
    Test number
    748104409865
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres wearing/ racking inside tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn and unable to clear rear screen completely
  4. Fail62,590 miles (+3,370)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,590 miles
    Test number
    252708163356
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres wearing/ racking inside tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn and unable to clear rear screen completely
  5. Pass59,220 miles (+1)7 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,220 miles
    Test number
    369213044473
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCambelt cover missing
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting not connected at the top
    • NoteO/s and n/s front brakes backing plates corroded
    • NoteO/s mirror glass deterioration
    • NoteO/s rear tyre cracking in treads
    • NoteRear axle corrosion
    • NoteStickers on windscreen
  6. Fail59,219 miles (+1)3 failures7 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,219 miles
    Test number
    109020334200
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCambelt cover missing
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting not connected at the top
    • NoteO/s and n/s front brakes backing plates corroded
    • NoteO/s mirror glass deterioration
    • NoteO/s rear tyre cracking in treads
    • NoteRear axle corrosion
    • NoteStickers on windscreen
  7. Fail59,218 miles (+24)14 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,218 miles
    Test number
    429944714202
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCambelt cover missing
    • NoteExhaust rubber mount insecure
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cracks in tread patten
    • NoteRear axle corroded
    • NoteStickers in windscreen
  8. Fail59,194 miles (+5,754)17 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,194 miles
    Test number
    366713574097
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust fouling on body and fuel tank
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracking
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracked severely
    • NoteTiming belt very worn
  9. Pass53,440 miles (+6,273)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    53,440 miles
    Test number
    118518713041
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust slightly deteriorated
  10. Pass47,167 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    47,167 miles
    Test number
    205466831230
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  11. Fail47,166 miles (+1,794)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,166 miles
    Test number
    349730231208
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  12. Pass45,372 miles (+1,935)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,372 miles
    Test number
    764232450232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,437 miles
    Test number
    350380669246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,437 miles (+1,982)2 dangerous9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,437 miles
    Test number
    343549459444
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  15. Pass41,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,455 miles
    Test number
    512684558231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,455 miles (+1,998)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,455 miles
    Test number
    720944958288
    • Repaired at testNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  17. Pass39,457 miles (+838)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    39,457 miles
    Test number
    974054477223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,619 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,619 miles
    Test number
    331464896275
    • Repaired at testTyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  19. Pass38,619 miles (+1,156)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    38,619 miles
    Test number
    473324896222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    37,463 miles
    Test number
    982290605337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K46 KTU

Does K46 KTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K46 KTU expired on 17 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K46 KTU?
The MOT on K46 KTU expired on 17 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K46 KTU done?
K46 KTU was recorded at 64,783 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2022, an average of 1,625 miles a year.
Has K46 KTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K46 KTU has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on K46 KTU 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 K46 KTU find?
K46 KTU passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2022 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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