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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 1,422 cc

K8 ELTMOT history

K8 ELT is a green diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 103,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

K8 ELT green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
103,227 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 ELT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 ELT was last recorded at 103,227 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 1,744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,483 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,744 miles
Average per year
3,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,227 miles
  • 2024 – 101,483 miles
  • 2023 – 99,344 miles
  • 2022 – 97,702 miles
  • 2021 – 95,479 miles
  • 2020 – 94,428 miles
  • 2019 – 93,611 miles
  • 2018 – 91,322 miles
  • 2017 – 88,522 miles
  • 2016 – 86,309 miles
  • 2015 – 83,367 miles
  • 2014 – 81,244 miles
  • 2013 – 79,884 miles
  • 2012 – 78,743 miles
  • 2011 – 77,316 miles
  • 2010 – 74,750 miles
  • 2009 – 67,330 miles
  • 2008 – 59,911 miles
  • 2007 – 45,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,227 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,227 miles (+1,744)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    103,227 miles
    Test number
    880756291611
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,483 miles (+2,139)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    101,483 miles
    Test number
    397398480159
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,344 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    99,344 miles
    Test number
    530388565669
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail99,344 miles (+1,642)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,344 miles
    Test number
    145181179272
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass97,702 miles (+2,223)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    97,702 miles
    Test number
    708807530105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front foglamp inop

  6. Pass95,479 miles (+1,051)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,479 miles
    Test number
    944715712101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass94,428 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,428 miles
    Test number
    883213031939
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail94,428 miles (+817)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,428 miles
    Test number
    281664974209
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass93,611 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,611 miles
    Test number
    921141829885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail93,593 miles (+2,271)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,593 miles
    Test number
    194738398392
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass91,322 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    91,322 miles
    Test number
    826714668048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Fail91,318 miles (+2,796)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,318 miles
    Test number
    426895968001
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  13. Pass88,522 miles (+2,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,522 miles
    Test number
    801543244739
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass86,309 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    86,309 miles
    Test number
    108445825218
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s and o/s (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Fail86,299 miles (+2,932)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,299 miles
    Test number
    372781219066
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on side walls (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s and o/s (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass83,367 miles (+2,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    83,367 miles
    Test number
    560252803654
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre

  17. Pass81,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    81,244 miles
    Test number
    799537804381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,240 miles (+1,356)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,240 miles
    Test number
    935317504337
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass79,884 miles (+1,141)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    79,884 miles
    Test number
    436795413493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,743 miles (+1,427)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    78,743 miles
    Test number
    398301312363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,316 miles (+2,566)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    77,316 miles
    Test number
    547020591281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    74,750 miles
    Test number
    302484490237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail74,747 miles (+7,417)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,747 miles
    Test number
    414384090289
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass67,330 miles (+7,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    67,330 miles
    Test number
    840730009377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass59,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    59,911 miles
    Test number
    111428888221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail59,911 miles (+14,575)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,911 miles
    Test number
    593618488299
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass45,336 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    45,336 miles
    Test number
    293466297266
    • NoteThe nearside rear tyre has 2 very deep cuts in outer sidewall

  28. Fail45,334 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,334 miles
    Test number
    121385997234
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteThe nearside rear tyre has 2 very deep cuts in outer sidewall

Questions about K8 ELT

Does K8 ELT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 ELT is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K8 ELT?
The MOT on K8 ELT is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 ELT done?
K8 ELT was recorded at 103,227 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 3,210 miles a year.
Has K8 ELT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 ELT has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on K8 ELT 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 ELT find?
K8 ELT passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of axle; offside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of axle.

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