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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

K8 JGNMOT history

K8 JGN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 105,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

K8 JGN blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
105,877 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 JGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 JGN was last recorded at 105,877 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,597 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
280 miles
Average per year
5,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,877 miles
  • 2025 – 105,597 miles
  • 2024 – 105,198 miles
  • 2023 – 105,019 miles
  • 2022 – 104,548 miles
  • 2021 – 103,214 miles
  • 2020 – 101,621 miles
  • 2019 – 90,427 miles
  • 2018 – 83,497 miles
  • 2017 – 74,565 miles
  • 2016 – 63,739 miles
  • 2015 – 49,729 miles
  • 2014 – 35,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,877 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres worn (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,877 miles (+280)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    105,877 miles
    Test number
    160138027925
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass105,597 miles (+399)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    105,597 miles
    Test number
    454548809111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    105,198 miles
    Test number
    979282823248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail105,197 miles (+178)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,197 miles
    Test number
    490765606384
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass105,019 miles (+471)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,019 miles
    Test number
    107457771313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded but not weakened
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded but not weakened

  6. Pass104,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,548 miles
    Test number
    736653087533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail104,540 miles (+1,326)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,540 miles
    Test number
    272780180649
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass103,214 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,214 miles
    Test number
    327136261207
    • 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))

  9. Fail103,210 miles (+1,589)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,210 miles
    Test number
    948284384600
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  10. Pass101,621 miles (+11,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    101,621 miles
    Test number
    982171797018
    • 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))

  11. Pass90,427 miles (+6,930)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,427 miles
    Test number
    529165564425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,497 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,497 miles
    Test number
    698389745959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres worn (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail83,497 miles (+8,932)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,497 miles
    Test number
    852047719382
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres worn (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass74,565 miles (+10,826)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    74,565 miles
    Test number
    691434104064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,739 miles (+14,010)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,739 miles
    Test number
    746721078129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,729 miles (+14,565)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,729 miles
    Test number
    199258465001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,164 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,164 miles
    Test number
    526589064094
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  18. Fail35,164 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,164 miles
    Test number
    129259464042
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

Questions about K8 JGN

Does K8 JGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 JGN is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 JGN?
The MOT on K8 JGN is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 JGN done?
K8 JGN was recorded at 105,877 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 5,891 miles a year.
Has K8 JGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 JGN has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on K8 JGN 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 JGN find?
K8 JGN passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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