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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,272 cc

K89 SVLMOT history

K89 SVL is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 May 1993. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 146,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
146,856 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K89 SVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,272 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
11 May 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K89 SVL was last recorded at 146,856 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,852 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,856 miles
  • 2024 – 146,556 miles
  • 2023 – 145,937 miles
  • 2022 – 145,492 miles
  • 2021 – 144,369 miles
  • 2020 – 142,883 miles
  • 2019 – 140,833 miles
  • 2018 – 139,004 miles
  • 2017 – 136,870 miles
  • 2016 – 134,689 miles
  • 2015 – 132,000 miles
  • 2014 – 129,192 miles
  • 2013 – 126,090 miles
  • 2012 – 122,381 miles
  • 2011 – 118,504 miles
  • 2010 – 115,308 miles
  • 2009 – 111,342 miles
  • 2008 – 107,033 miles
  • 2007 – 102,760 miles
  • 2006 – 97,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,856 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.

  • Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisey

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,856 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    146,856 miles
    Test number
    254211833265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail146,852 miles (+296)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,852 miles
    Test number
    879178722511
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre box (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass146,556 miles (+619)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    146,556 miles
    Test number
    558363397669
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake ferules slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake ferules slight corrsion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front og engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhausr slight blow in rear of box
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen has crack along the bottom of screen not affecting drivers view

  4. Pass145,937 miles (+23)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    145,937 miles
    Test number
    251012470574
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail145,914 miles (+422)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,914 miles
    Test number
    867839855034
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass145,492 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    145,492 miles
    Test number
    768096582236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass144,369 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    144,369 miles
    Test number
    708215084878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail144,360 miles (+1,477)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,360 miles
    Test number
    865289426534
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass142,883 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    142,883 miles
    Test number
    173372362479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail142,880 miles (+2,047)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,880 miles
    Test number
    680098121902
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass140,833 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2020
    Odometer
    140,833 miles
    Test number
    660931907162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing noisey

  12. Fail140,822 miles (+1,818)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,822 miles
    Test number
    292966116136
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing noisey

  13. Pass139,004 miles (+2,134)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    139,004 miles
    Test number
    105162042337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass136,870 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    136,870 miles
    Test number
    272710282650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail136,866 miles (+2,177)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,866 miles
    Test number
    140841220976
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass134,689 miles (+2,689)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    134,689 miles
    Test number
    133824714720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass132,000 miles (+2,808)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    132,000 miles
    Test number
    166895005101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass129,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    129,192 miles
    Test number
    426265704152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail129,192 miles (+3,102)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,192 miles
    Test number
    188184604136
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass126,090 miles (+3,709)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    126,090 miles
    Test number
    856496813178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass122,381 miles (+3,877)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    122,381 miles
    Test number
    486987412102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass118,504 miles (+3,196)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    118,504 miles
    Test number
    796086611189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass115,308 miles (+3,966)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    115,308 miles
    Test number
    331366710105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass111,342 miles (+4,309)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    111,342 miles
    Test number
    201463619448
    • NoteSlight noise from both rear wheel bearings and slight corrosion to rear brake pipe across boot floor

  25. Pass107,033 miles (+4,273)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    107,033 miles
    Test number
    164954618185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass102,760 miles (+5,151)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    102,760 miles
    Test number
    450750717103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass97,609 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    97,609 miles
    Test number
    293595036404
    • NoteAdvise both front flexy brake hoses starting too crack. †both front tyres starting too wear on inside.

Questions about K89 SVL

Does K89 SVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K89 SVL is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K89 SVL?
The MOT on K89 SVL 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 K89 SVL done?
K89 SVL was recorded at 146,856 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 2,499 miles a year.
Has K89 SVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K89 SVL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on K89 SVL 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 K89 SVL find?
K89 SVL passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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