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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,043 cc

K53 MTCMOT history

K53 MTC is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Feb 1993. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 41,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2023
Mileage
41,691 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K53 MTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,043 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
5 Feb 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K53 MTC was last recorded at 41,691 miles on 27 Oct 2022, 674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,017 miles · 28 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
674 miles
Average per year
1,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 41,691 miles
  • 2021 – 41,017 miles
  • 2020 – 40,479 miles
  • 2019 – 40,089 miles
  • 2018 – 38,560 miles
  • 2017 – 38,550 miles
  • 2016 – 38,491 miles
  • 2015 – 37,936 miles
  • 2014 – 36,317 miles
  • 2013 – 34,405 miles
  • 2012 – 31,212 miles
  • 2011 – 28,041 miles
  • 2010 – 25,434 miles
  • 2009 – 21,672 miles
  • 2008 – 17,916 miles
  • 2007 – 13,718 miles
  • 2006 – 9,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,691 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisorySMALL HOLE IN O/S/F LOWER FLOOR PAN

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,691 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    41,691 miles
    Test number
    158035265199
    • AdvisorySMALL HOLE IN O/S/F LOWER FLOOR PAN

  2. Fail41,691 miles (+674)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,691 miles
    Test number
    455046239620
    • DangerousOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySMALL HOLE IN O/S/F LOWER FLOOR PAN

  3. Pass41,017 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    41,017 miles
    Test number
    157850214209
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail41,017 miles (+538)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,017 miles
    Test number
    492665049667
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass40,479 miles (+390)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    40,479 miles
    Test number
    633846087566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,089 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,089 miles
    Test number
    563318867935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,560 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    38,560 miles
    Test number
    287131586700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,550 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    38,550 miles
    Test number
    965687622168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,491 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    38,491 miles
    Test number
    667819663772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail38,490 miles (+554)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,490 miles
    Test number
    763448095729
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre getting perished

  11. Pass37,936 miles (+1,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,936 miles
    Test number
    806630855164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass36,317 miles (+1,912)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,317 miles
    Test number
    488590774116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass34,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,405 miles
    Test number
    666980153147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,405 miles (+3,193)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,405 miles
    Test number
    907259843193
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass31,212 miles (+3,171)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    31,212 miles
    Test number
    518079622187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,041 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,041 miles
    Test number
    349139621129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,039 miles (+2,605)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,039 miles
    Test number
    228316721143
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass25,434 miles (+3,762)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    25,434 miles
    Test number
    571626510151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,672 miles (+3,756)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    21,672 miles
    Test number
    544141229123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,916 miles (+4,198)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    17,916 miles
    Test number
    210250628471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    13,718 miles
    Test number
    232814317452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail13,718 miles (+4,675)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,718 miles
    Test number
    740004517181
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Pass9,043 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    9,043 miles
    Test number
    562798816130
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake flex hoses perishing
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing
    • NoteOffside front wiper damage

Questions about K53 MTC

Does K53 MTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K53 MTC expired on 29 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K53 MTC?
The MOT on K53 MTC expired on 29 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K53 MTC done?
K53 MTC was recorded at 41,691 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2022, an average of 1,978 miles a year.
Has K53 MTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K53 MTC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on K53 MTC 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 K53 MTC find?
K53 MTC passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: small hole in o/s/f lower floor pan.

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