
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Pass45,372 miles (+1,935)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 45,372 miles
- Test number
- 764232450232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,437 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 43,437 miles
- Test number
- 350380669246
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass41,455 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 41,455 miles
- Test number
- 512684558231
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass39,457 miles (+838)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 39,457 miles
- Test number
- 974054477223
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass38,619 miles (+1,156)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 38,619 miles
- Test number
- 473324896222
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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