Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
K51 DHUMOT history
K51 DHU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 55,934 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 55,934 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,116 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K51 DHU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 26 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K51 DHU was last recorded at 55,934 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 3,343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 52,591 miles · 25 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,343 miles
- Average per year
- 4,116 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 55,934 miles
- 2025 – 52,591 miles
- 2024 – 49,539 miles
- 2023 – 45,259 miles
- 2022 – 38,404 miles
- 2021 – 34,881 miles
- 2020 – 21,593 miles
- 2019 – 20,903 miles
- 2018 – 17,924 miles
- 2017 – 16,437 miles
- 2016 – 13,501 miles
- 2015 – 11,502 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass55,934 miles
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear box exhaust slight deteriorated outer skin
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
15 tests since 23 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass55,934 miles (+3,343)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 55,934 miles
- Test number
- 739616658052
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear box exhaust slight deteriorated outer skin
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
Pass52,591 miles (+3,052)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 52,591 miles
- Test number
- 466565519289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,539 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 49,539 miles
- Test number
- 531842032314
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, bonding starting to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, bonding starting to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail49,538 miles (+4,279)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,538 miles
- Test number
- 169741065537
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, bonding starting to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, bonding starting to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass45,259 miles (+6,855)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 45,259 miles
- Test number
- 147173303128
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded but not blowing
Pass38,404 miles (+8)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 38,404 miles
- Test number
- 245217545373
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail38,396 miles (+3,515)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,396 miles
- Test number
- 603554413201
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass34,881 miles (+2,176)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 34,881 miles
- Test number
- 532745417994
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,705 miles (+11,112)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 32,705 miles
- Test number
- 287351062763
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,593 miles (+690)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 21,593 miles
- Test number
- 901526409992
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,903 miles (+2,979)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 20,903 miles
- Test number
- 908283964263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,924 miles (+1,487)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 17,924 miles
- Test number
- 415536059729
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass16,437 miles (+2,936)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 16,437 miles
- Test number
- 579227023160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,501 miles (+1,999)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 13,501 miles
- Test number
- 778377593954
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,502 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 11,502 miles
- Test number
- 199457684227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K51 DHU
- Does K51 DHU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K51 DHU is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K51 DHU?
- The MOT on K51 DHU is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K51 DHU done?
- K51 DHU was recorded at 55,934 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 4,116 miles a year.
- Has K51 DHU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K51 DHU has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on K51 DHU 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 K51 DHU find?
- K51 DHU passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.
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