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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,272 cc

K83 URTMOT history

K83 URT is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Dec 1992. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 86,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
86,699 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K83 URT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,272 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
30 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K83 URT was last recorded at 86,699 miles on 20 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Oct 2015: 73,290 miles, lower than 119,066 miles on 14 Oct 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,698 miles · 19 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,699 miles
  • 2025 – 83,622 miles
  • 2024 – 83,580 miles
  • 2023 – 82,644 miles
  • 2022 – 81,632 miles
  • 2021 – 79,465 miles
  • 2020 – 77,798 miles
  • 2016 – 75,912 miles
  • 2015 – 73,290 miles
  • 2014 – 119,066 miles
  • 2013 – 116,140 miles
  • 2012 – 113,683 miles
  • 2011 – 111,083 miles
  • 2010 – 108,119 miles
  • 2009 – 105,417 miles
  • 2008 – 102,636 miles
  • 2007 – 98,175 miles
  • 2006 – 90,581 miles
  • 2005 – 84,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,699 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • General suspension and underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,699 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    86,699 miles
    Test number
    994161673864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,698 miles (+3,076)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,698 miles
    Test number
    182112546455
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass83,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    83,622 miles
    Test number
    175799809900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail83,622 miles (+42)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,622 miles
    Test number
    505410598393
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail83,580 miles (+936)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,580 miles
    Test number
    133805854180
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  6. Pass82,644 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    82,644 miles
    Test number
    133358695810
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail82,644 miles (+1,012)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,644 miles
    Test number
    452319235851
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass81,632 miles (+38)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    81,632 miles
    Test number
    115194306033
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension and underbody corrosion
  9. Fail81,594 miles (+2,129)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,594 miles
    Test number
    657999914049
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint behind cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension and underbody corrosion
  10. Pass79,465 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    79,465 miles
    Test number
    189142439205
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint behind cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail79,414 miles (+1,616)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,414 miles
    Test number
    952366593790
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint behind cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  12. Pass77,798 miles (+1,886)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    77,798 miles
    Test number
    379289331427
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut top mount has play but not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre section of exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion
  13. Pass75,912 miles (+2,622)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,912 miles
    Test number
    840879999719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes coated with grease
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion
  14. Pass73,290 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,290 miles
    Test number
    559541646904
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre clamp (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been under sealed
  15. Fail73,290 miles (-45,776)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,290 miles
    Test number
    103301461016
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre clamp (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been under sealed
  16. Pass119,066 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    119,066 miles
    Test number
    767687684214
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise all other brake pipes heavily coated as is the vehicle underside
  17. Fail119,066 miles (+2,926)4 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,066 miles
    Test number
    467172684252
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise all other brake pipes heavily coated as is the vehicle underside
  18. Pass116,140 miles (+2,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    116,140 miles
    Test number
    145294003303
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass113,683 miles (+2,600)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    113,683 miles
    Test number
    269350272279
    • NoteAdvise slight dampness at fuel tank filler no visible leak at present
  20. Pass111,083 miles (+2,964)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    111,083 miles
    Test number
    318546161247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass108,119 miles (+2,702)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    108,119 miles
    Test number
    681362850203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass105,417 miles (+2,781)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    105,417 miles
    Test number
    591126829252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass102,636 miles (+4,461)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    102,636 miles
    Test number
    314436528440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass98,175 miles (+7,594)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    98,175 miles
    Test number
    374673747437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass90,581 miles (+6,062)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    90,581 miles
    Test number
    902314546268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass84,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    84,519 miles
    Test number
    682355745296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K83 URT

Does K83 URT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K83 URT is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K83 URT?
The MOT on K83 URT is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K83 URT done?
K83 URT was recorded at 86,699 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 105 miles a year.
Has K83 URT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K83 URT has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on K83 URT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K83 URT find?
K83 URT passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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