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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

K70 BERMOT history

K70 BER is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

K70 BER black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
94,063 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K70 BER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K70 BER was last recorded at 94,063 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 6,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,412 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,651 miles
Average per year
5,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,063 miles
  • 2024 – 87,412 miles
  • 2023 – 79,945 miles
  • 2022 – 71,409 miles
  • 2021 – 66,202 miles
  • 2020 – 63,008 miles
  • 2019 – 57,379 miles
  • 2018 – 48,266 miles
  • 2017 – 43,076 miles
  • 2016 – 40,410 miles
  • 2015 – 36,867 miles
  • 2014 – 32,320 miles
  • 2013 – 24,042 miles
  • 2012 – 16,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,063 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,063 miles (+6,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    94,063 miles
    Test number
    186883696805
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass87,412 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,412 miles
    Test number
    447422809167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail87,402 miles (+7,457)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,402 miles
    Test number
    366137732646
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass79,945 miles (+8,536)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    79,945 miles
    Test number
    309807186978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    71,409 miles
    Test number
    863938522758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail71,409 miles (+5,207)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,409 miles
    Test number
    557855776676
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass66,202 miles (+3,194)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    66,202 miles
    Test number
    192987979191
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass63,008 miles (+5,629)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    63,008 miles
    Test number
    824554204044
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass57,379 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,379 miles
    Test number
    154158059143
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail57,379 miles (+9,113)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,379 miles
    Test number
    775097122273
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass48,266 miles (+5,190)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    48,266 miles
    Test number
    900341383258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    43,076 miles
    Test number
    646314163725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,076 miles (+2,666)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,076 miles
    Test number
    318582773699
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass40,410 miles (+3,543)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    40,410 miles
    Test number
    320959756396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    36,867 miles
    Test number
    739904087339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail36,867 miles (+4,547)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,867 miles
    Test number
    953943377206
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass32,320 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,320 miles
    Test number
    297079444332
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail32,320 miles (+8,278)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,320 miles
    Test number
    868619544308
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail24,042 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,042 miles
    Test number
    416396823433
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass24,042 miles (+7,810)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    24,042 miles
    Test number
    795126723396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,232 miles (+2,194)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    16,232 miles
    Test number
    119905652307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,038 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    14,038 miles
    Test number
    336278762037
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail14,037 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,037 miles
    Test number
    107767562443
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about K70 BER

Does K70 BER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K70 BER is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K70 BER?
The MOT on K70 BER is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K70 BER done?
K70 BER was recorded at 94,063 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 5,849 miles a year.
Has K70 BER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K70 BER has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on K70 BER 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 K70 BER find?
K70 BER passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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