Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc
K8 DXGMOT history
K8 DXG is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 92,699 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 92,699 mi
- At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,413 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 DXG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 1 Sept 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 DXG was last recorded at 92,699 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 92,693 miles · 31 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 7,413 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 92,699 miles
- 2025 – 81,313 miles
- 2024 – 77,369 miles
- 2023 – 77,062 miles
- 2022 – 73,229 miles
- 2021 – 68,682 miles
- 2020 – 62,355 miles
- 2019 – 52,373 miles
- 2018 – 40,084 miles
- 2017 – 26,161 miles
- 2016 – 18,579 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,699 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Rear exhaust mount rubber worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil sump corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front tyre badly worn on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 3 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,699 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 92,699 miles
- Test number
- 417206204741
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail92,693 miles (+11,380)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,693 miles
- Test number
- 387316830218
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,313 miles (+3,944)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 81,313 miles
- Test number
- 141606879325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,369 miles (+307)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 77,369 miles
- Test number
- 114570708755
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass77,062 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 77,062 miles
- Test number
- 911007244299
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mount rubber worn
- AdvisoryHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps
- AdvisoryOil sump corroded
Fail77,056 miles (+26)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,056 miles
- Test number
- 962347698334
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mount rubber worn
- AdvisoryHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps
- AdvisoryOil sump corroded
Fail77,030 miles (+3,801)1 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,030 miles
- Test number
- 140816719287
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake has no reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront pipe exhaust to middle joint blowong
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes at flexes very corroded
Pass73,229 miles (+16)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 73,229 miles
- Test number
- 497113778272
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre badly worn on edges
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges
- AdvisoryFront pipe to middle joint blowing
Fail73,213 miles (+4,531)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,213 miles
- Test number
- 900297835128
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre badly worn on edges
- AdvisoryNearside Rear drum very warped
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges
- AdvisoryFront pipe to middle joint blowing
Pass68,682 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 68,682 miles
- Test number
- 472098318167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,682 miles (+6,327)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,682 miles
- Test number
- 673679442059
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorCentral Exhaust silencer insecure clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass62,355 miles (+9,982)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 62,355 miles
- Test number
- 792332323758
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,373 miles (+12,289)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 52,373 miles
- Test number
- 290851549773
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass40,084 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 40,084 miles
- Test number
- 339904007450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,075 miles (+13,914)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,075 miles
- Test number
- 739683143714
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass26,161 miles (+7,582)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 26,161 miles
- Test number
- 463663255699
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass18,579 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 18,579 miles
- Test number
- 824581114949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K8 DXG
- Does K8 DXG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 DXG is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K8 DXG?
- The MOT on K8 DXG is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K8 DXG done?
- K8 DXG was recorded at 92,699 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 7,413 miles a year.
- Has K8 DXG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 DXG has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on K8 DXG 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 K8 DXG find?
- K8 DXG passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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