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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,272 cc

K57 EEWMOT history

K57 EEW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Mar 1993. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 110,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
110,934 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K57 EEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,272 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
26 Mar 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K57 EEW was last recorded at 110,934 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 4,758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,176 miles · 18 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
4,758 miles
Average per year
3,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,934 miles
  • 2024 – 106,176 miles
  • 2023 – 103,199 miles
  • 2022 – 99,647 miles
  • 2021 – 92,571 miles
  • 2019 – 87,466 miles
  • 2018 – 81,984 miles
  • 2017 – 76,653 miles
  • 2016 – 72,156 miles
  • 2014 – 64,026 miles
  • 2013 – 62,026 miles
  • 2012 – 59,488 miles
  • 2011 – 57,170 miles
  • 2010 – 54,395 miles
  • 2009 – 51,108 miles
  • 2008 – 48,915 miles
  • 2007 – 46,203 miles
  • 2006 – 43,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,934 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Exhaust flange bolt missing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Fuel filter corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi very weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,934 miles (+4,758)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    110,934 miles
    Test number
    930034311910
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,176 miles (+159)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    106,176 miles
    Test number
    587380394434
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi very weak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail106,017 miles (+2,818)1 dangerous2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,017 miles
    Test number
    303102476507
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi very weak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,199 miles (+3,552)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    103,199 miles
    Test number
    882457970673
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass99,647 miles (+182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,647 miles
    Test number
    964008476743
    • AdvisoryExhaust flange bolt missing
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail99,465 miles (+6,894)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,465 miles
    Test number
    368022353435
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flange bolt missing
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass92,571 miles (+58)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,571 miles
    Test number
    795986186209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flange bolt missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber mounts missing,held up with wire
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear number plate faded

  8. Fail92,513 miles (+5,047)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,513 miles
    Test number
    842654397589
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inscure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flange bolt missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber mounts missing,held up with wire
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
    • AdvisoryRear number plate faded

  9. Pass87,466 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,466 miles
    Test number
    923683839575
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail87,460 miles (+5,476)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,460 miles
    Test number
    958927805780
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass81,984 miles (+5,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,984 miles
    Test number
    392798787118
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass76,653 miles (+4,497)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,653 miles
    Test number
    663236534648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass72,156 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    72,156 miles
    Test number
    395316584453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,136 miles (+8,110)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,136 miles
    Test number
    697620277026
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass64,026 miles (+2,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,026 miles
    Test number
    557718374058
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass62,026 miles (+2,538)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,026 miles
    Test number
    625932873078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,488 miles (+2,318)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,488 miles
    Test number
    998534072096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,170 miles (+2,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,170 miles
    Test number
    145214471458
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass54,395 miles (+3,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,395 miles
    Test number
    332382160088
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass51,108 miles (+2,193)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,108 miles
    Test number
    722601279088
    • NoteCar judders on road driving

  21. Pass48,915 miles (+2,712)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,915 miles
    Test number
    751796368020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,203 miles (+2,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,203 miles
    Test number
    652801887029
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass43,440 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,440 miles
    Test number
    131409376484
    • NoteExhaust rear box baffles loose,but emmisions have passed.

Questions about K57 EEW

Does K57 EEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K57 EEW is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K57 EEW?
The MOT on K57 EEW is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K57 EEW done?
K57 EEW was recorded at 110,934 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 3,391 miles a year.
Has K57 EEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K57 EEW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on K57 EEW 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 K57 EEW find?
K57 EEW passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 8 more.

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