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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,390 cc

K88 KOTMOT history

K88 KOT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 77,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

K88 KOT black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
77,216 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 KOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 KOT was last recorded at 77,216 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 7,475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,741 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,475 miles
Average per year
6,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,216 miles
  • 2025 – 69,741 miles
  • 2024 – 61,833 miles
  • 2023 – 54,219 miles
  • 2022 – 44,865 miles
  • 2021 – 36,681 miles
  • 2020 – 30,675 miles
  • 2019 – 26,944 miles
  • 2018 – 23,064 miles
  • 2017 – 18,554 miles
  • 2016 – 15,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,216 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,216 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    77,216 miles
    Test number
    389197560002
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail77,214 miles (+7,473)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,214 miles
    Test number
    520570903489
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass69,741 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    69,741 miles
    Test number
    146879767656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail69,738 miles (+7,905)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,738 miles
    Test number
    494308726281
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass61,833 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    61,833 miles
    Test number
    455470974973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail61,830 miles (+7,611)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,830 miles
    Test number
    291600526076
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass54,219 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    54,219 miles
    Test number
    420040372619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail54,219 miles (+9,354)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,219 miles
    Test number
    714677926047
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass44,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    44,865 miles
    Test number
    538079443601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,862 miles (+8,181)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,862 miles
    Test number
    466598858458
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass36,681 miles (+6,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    36,681 miles
    Test number
    554114290689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass30,675 miles (+3,731)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    30,675 miles
    Test number
    566737028578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,944 miles (+3,880)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    26,944 miles
    Test number
    122869849009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,064 miles (+4,510)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    23,064 miles
    Test number
    337908341556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,554 miles (+3,299)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    18,554 miles
    Test number
    212626411915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    15,255 miles
    Test number
    143878733196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K88 KOT

Does K88 KOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 KOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 KOT?
The MOT on K88 KOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 KOT done?
K88 KOT was recorded at 77,216 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 6,197 miles a year.
Has K88 KOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 KOT has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on K88 KOT 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 KOT find?
K88 KOT passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished, and 5 more.

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