Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc
K88 EMBMOT history
K88 EMB is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 104,323 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 104,323 mi
- At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 12 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 6,191 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K88 EMB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 1 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K88 EMB was last recorded at 104,323 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 4,644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,679 miles · 3 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,644 miles
- Average per year
- 6,191 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,323 miles
- 2025 – 99,679 miles
- 2024 – 95,081 miles
- 2023 – 89,021 miles
- 2022 – 82,211 miles
- 2021 – 75,486 miles
- 2020 – 66,423 miles
- 2019 – 57,414 miles
- 2018 – 51,275 miles
- 2017 – 47,574 miles
- 2016 – 40,070 miles
- 2015 – 32,253 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,323 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
13 tests since 24 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,323 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 104,323 miles
- Test number
- 190694169050
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail104,323 miles (+4,644)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,323 miles
- Test number
- 834601999924
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass99,679 miles (+4,598)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 99,679 miles
- Test number
- 408443127427
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass95,081 miles (+6,060)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 95,081 miles
- Test number
- 446650335691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,021 miles (+6,810)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 89,021 miles
- Test number
- 685938043796
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass82,211 miles (+6,725)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 82,211 miles
- Test number
- 262610869378
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
Pass75,486 miles (+9,063)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 75,486 miles
- Test number
- 458813247301
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass66,423 miles (+9,009)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 66,423 miles
- Test number
- 142497428737
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass57,414 miles (+6,139)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 57,414 miles
- Test number
- 528167741858
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,275 miles (+3,701)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 51,275 miles
- Test number
- 362120709792
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,574 miles (+7,504)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 47,574 miles
- Test number
- 745325123859
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,070 miles (+7,817)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 40,070 miles
- Test number
- 302911502221
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass32,253 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 32,253 miles
- Test number
- 319985055047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K88 EMB
- Does K88 EMB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 EMB is valid until 5 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K88 EMB?
- The MOT on K88 EMB is valid until 5 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K88 EMB done?
- K88 EMB was recorded at 104,323 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 6,191 miles a year.
- Has K88 EMB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K88 EMB has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on K88 EMB 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 K88 EMB find?
- K88 EMB passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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