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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1992 · 1,043 cc

K85 WECMOT history

K85 WEC is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 1992. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 74,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
74,493 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K85 WEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,043 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Sept 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K85 WEC was last recorded at 74,493 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,410 miles · 4 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
1,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,493 miles
  • 2025 – 70,832 miles
  • 2024 – 66,893 miles
  • 2023 – 63,392 miles
  • 2022 – 61,361 miles
  • 2021 – 60,329 miles
  • 2020 – 59,952 miles
  • 2019 – 59,647 miles
  • 2018 – 59,373 miles
  • 2017 – 58,939 miles
  • 2016 – 58,604 miles
  • 2015 – 58,227 miles
  • 2014 – 57,832 miles
  • 2013 – 57,178 miles
  • 2012 – 56,499 miles
  • 2011 – 55,725 miles
  • 2010 – 55,501 miles
  • 2009 – 54,981 miles
  • 2008 – 54,623 miles
  • 2007 – 54,338 miles
  • 2006 – 53,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,493 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryCrank case breather hose insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySmall split n/s ball joint boot/ still preventing ingress of dirtRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass74,493 miles (+83)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    74,493 miles
    Test number
    836048022058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCrank case breather hose insecure
    • AdvisorySmall split n/s ball joint boot/ still preventing ingress of dirt

  2. Fail74,410 miles (+3,578)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,410 miles
    Test number
    887515110198
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCrank case breather hose insecure
    • AdvisorySmall split n/s ball joint boot/ still preventing ingress of dirt

  3. Pass70,832 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    70,832 miles
    Test number
    744688498721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail70,832 miles (+3,939)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,832 miles
    Test number
    950587107484
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass66,893 miles (+3,501)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    66,893 miles
    Test number
    887965237175
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass63,392 miles (+2,031)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,392 miles
    Test number
    339630977267
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass61,361 miles (+1,032)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    61,361 miles
    Test number
    728968349600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,329 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    60,329 miles
    Test number
    189325025706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,952 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    59,952 miles
    Test number
    381535617137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top mounts have movement

  10. Fail59,948 miles (+301)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,948 miles
    Test number
    858459369812
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded and holed and other blows front joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top mounts have movement

  11. Pass59,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    59,647 miles
    Test number
    315279878853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,646 miles (+273)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,646 miles
    Test number
    606457070168
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Corner bumper loose /insecure.

  13. Pass59,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    59,373 miles
    Test number
    980325551392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,371 miles (+432)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,371 miles
    Test number
    570689594768
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass58,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,939 miles
    Test number
    445161248245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Fail58,939 miles (+335)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,939 miles
    Test number
    108632213109
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir inappropriately repaired cap (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass58,604 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,604 miles
    Test number
    482681948037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,227 miles (+395)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    58,227 miles
    Test number
    267095125423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,832 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,832 miles
    Test number
    857824034133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,178 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,178 miles
    Test number
    747077833198
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Fail57,178 miles (+679)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,178 miles
    Test number
    988526833165
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass56,499 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,499 miles
    Test number
    287822732106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,725 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,725 miles
    Test number
    549781031149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,501 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,501 miles
    Test number
    104710830163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteHandbrake 14%

  25. Fail55,501 miles (+520)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,501 miles
    Test number
    442410530188
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass54,981 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    54,981 miles
    Test number
    384602549180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass54,623 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    54,623 miles
    Test number
    930926138153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass54,338 miles (+491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    54,338 miles
    Test number
    774289247172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass53,847 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    53,847 miles
    Test number
    314403546183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Questions about K85 WEC

Does K85 WEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K85 WEC is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K85 WEC?
The MOT on K85 WEC is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K85 WEC done?
K85 WEC was recorded at 74,493 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 1,021 miles a year.
Has K85 WEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K85 WEC has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on K85 WEC 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 K85 WEC find?
K85 WEC passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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