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Volkswagen Polo

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

K50 RPHMOT history

K50 RPH is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 113,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

K50 RPH white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
113,900 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 RPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 RPH was last recorded at 113,900 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 3,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,137 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3,763 miles
Average per year
6,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,900 miles
  • 2025 – 110,137 miles
  • 2024 – 102,947 miles
  • 2023 – 94,486 miles
  • 2022 – 89,193 miles
  • 2021 – 87,858 miles
  • 2020 – 79,326 miles
  • 2019 – 74,059 miles
  • 2018 – 67,618 miles
  • 2017 – 59,136 miles
  • 2016 – 47,251 miles
  • 2015 – 37,494 miles
  • 2014 – 28,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,900 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,900 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    113,900 miles
    Test number
    963147417730
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail113,900 miles (+3,763)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,900 miles
    Test number
    676374066731
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,137 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    110,137 miles
    Test number
    363823478024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail110,137 miles (+7,190)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,137 miles
    Test number
    389609838031
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible no aim.wrong bulb (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible no aim,wrong bulb (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass102,947 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    102,947 miles
    Test number
    252137408648
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail102,947 miles (+8,461)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,947 miles
    Test number
    382676450883
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,486 miles (+5,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    94,486 miles
    Test number
    823197648154
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass89,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    89,193 miles
    Test number
    393736055698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,193 miles (+18)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,193 miles
    Test number
    718278961232
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass89,175 miles (+1,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    89,175 miles
    Test number
    668363410199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass87,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    87,858 miles
    Test number
    823858364807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,858 miles (+8,532)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,858 miles
    Test number
    614984049924
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass79,326 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    79,326 miles
    Test number
    823901322934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail79,326 miles (+5,267)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,326 miles
    Test number
    754520232147
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass74,059 miles (+6,441)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    74,059 miles
    Test number
    848748902088
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe / flexi corroded a previous repair has been done but is corroding around repair (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  16. Pass67,618 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    67,618 miles
    Test number
    696430484772
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Fail67,618 miles (+8,482)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,618 miles
    Test number
    682552373818
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  18. Pass59,136 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,136 miles
    Test number
    150057742988
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail59,136 miles (+11,885)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,136 miles
    Test number
    996177280744
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass47,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,251 miles
    Test number
    892860586697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,251 miles (+9,757)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,251 miles
    Test number
    341770118093
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass37,494 miles (+8,818)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,494 miles
    Test number
    947476275120
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass28,676 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    28,676 miles
    Test number
    195773904012
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront brakes binding slightly
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about K50 RPH

Does K50 RPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 RPH is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K50 RPH?
The MOT on K50 RPH is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K50 RPH done?
K50 RPH was recorded at 113,900 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 6,693 miles a year.
Has K50 RPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 RPH has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K50 RPH 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 K50 RPH find?
K50 RPH passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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