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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,043 cc

K81 TKLMOT history

K81 TKL is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Feb 1993. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 66,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
66,058 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K81 TKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,043 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
24 Feb 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K81 TKL was last recorded at 66,058 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,049 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
1,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,058 miles
  • 2025 – 66,049 miles
  • 2024 – 64,923 miles
  • 2023 – 62,648 miles
  • 2022 – 61,205 miles
  • 2021 – 60,962 miles
  • 2020 – 59,548 miles
  • 2019 – 58,983 miles
  • 2018 – 56,747 miles
  • 2017 – 54,008 miles
  • 2016 – 51,635 miles
  • 2015 – 48,232 miles
  • 2013 – 46,825 miles
  • 2012 – 44,546 miles
  • 2011 – 43,047 miles
  • 2010 – 37,816 miles
  • 2009 – 34,868 miles
  • 2008 – 34,540 miles
  • 2007 – 34,247 miles
  • 2006 – 33,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,058 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,058 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    66,058 miles
    Test number
    121312157524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail66,049 miles (+1,126)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,049 miles
    Test number
    649563573976
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut top bearing has slight play

  3. Pass64,923 miles (+6)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    64,923 miles
    Test number
    416663468383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front upper strut top mounts

  4. Fail64,917 miles (+2,269)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,917 miles
    Test number
    831819942403
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front upper strut top mounts

  5. Pass62,648 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    62,648 miles
    Test number
    482122456358
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in strut top mounts
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail62,647 miles (+1,442)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,647 miles
    Test number
    450279766745
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding & offside rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in strut top mounts
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAlternator belt missing - not charging

  7. Pass61,205 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    61,205 miles
    Test number
    914017767684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,962 miles (+1,414)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    60,962 miles
    Test number
    663317451031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,548 miles (+565)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    59,548 miles
    Test number
    431806370297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,983 miles (+2,236)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,983 miles
    Test number
    857475522229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,747 miles (+2,739)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    56,747 miles
    Test number
    986931092229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,008 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,008 miles
    Test number
    630748159487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,635 miles (+3,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    51,635 miles
    Test number
    211686189156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail48,232 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,232 miles
    Test number
    239593265473
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass48,232 miles (+1,407)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,232 miles
    Test number
    497463965133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,825 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    46,825 miles
    Test number
    907152933326
    • NoteFront discs and pads 3-5 k discs in poor condition

  17. Fail46,821 miles (+2,275)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,821 miles
    Test number
    669171133324
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteFront discs and pads 3-5 k discs in poor condition
    • NoteO/s/r tyre side walls cracking.

  18. Pass44,546 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,546 miles
    Test number
    885893732373
    • NoteFront tyres cracking on inner edges.

  19. Fail44,546 miles (+1,499)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,546 miles
    Test number
    537513432331
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront tyres cracking on inner edges.

  20. Pass43,047 miles (+5,231)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    43,047 miles
    Test number
    478316001354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteReaqr tyres cracking on side walls

  21. Pass37,816 miles (+2,948)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,816 miles
    Test number
    742449110387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,868 miles (+328)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,868 miles
    Test number
    432734329463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,540 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,540 miles
    Test number
    972591298040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,247 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    34,247 miles
    Test number
    910189187020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    33,160 miles
    Test number
    274823186072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K81 TKL

Does K81 TKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K81 TKL is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K81 TKL?
The MOT on K81 TKL is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K81 TKL done?
K81 TKL was recorded at 66,058 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 1,657 miles a year.
Has K81 TKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K81 TKL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on K81 TKL 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 K81 TKL find?
K81 TKL passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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