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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

K8 KLHMOT history

K8 KLH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 86,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

K8 KLH blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
86,600 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 KLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 KLH was last recorded at 86,600 miles on 13 May 2026, 8,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,430 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,170 miles
Average per year
7,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,600 miles
  • 2025 – 78,430 miles
  • 2024 – 72,056 miles
  • 2023 – 66,832 miles
  • 2022 – 58,793 miles
  • 2021 – 50,796 miles
  • 2020 – 43,564 miles
  • 2019 – 35,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,600 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arch inner liners damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer lip damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear coating swelled possible corrosion underneath

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,600 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    86,600 miles
    Test number
    773133806710
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arch inner liners damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer lip damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Fail86,600 miles (+8,170)3 major1 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,600 miles
    Test number
    212905435935
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arch inner liners damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer lip damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass78,430 miles (+6)2 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    78,430 miles
    Test number
    391906194877
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear coating swelled possible corrosion underneath (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted, corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating swelled possible corrosion underneath (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts with stones in them so unable to see if reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear coating swelled possible corrosion underneath (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted, corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating swelled possible corrosion underneath (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail78,424 miles (+6,368)2 dangerous3 major2 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,424 miles
    Test number
    865593742263
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear coating swelled possible corrosion underneath (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted, corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating swelled possible corrosion underneath (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts with stones in them so unable to see if reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear coating swelled possible corrosion underneath (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted, corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating swelled possible corrosion underneath (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass72,056 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    72,056 miles
    Test number
    546286164848
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bushes part split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail72,053 miles (+5,221)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,053 miles
    Test number
    306882508789
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bushes part split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass66,832 miles (+8,039)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    66,832 miles
    Test number
    861089780966
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear coating swelled possible corrosion underneath (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front arch guard broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides coating swelled possible corrosion underneath (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass58,793 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    58,793 miles
    Test number
    899695777816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner arch guard broken and loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail58,793 miles (+7,997)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,793 miles
    Test number
    625709234390
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner arch guard broken and loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass50,796 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    50,796 miles
    Test number
    932450265134
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and has small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail50,796 miles (+7,232)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,796 miles
    Test number
    542659024504
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and has small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass43,564 miles (+8,413)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    43,564 miles
    Test number
    662089179019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,151 miles
    Test number
    249843495398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 KLH

Does K8 KLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 KLH is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 KLH?
The MOT on K8 KLH is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 KLH done?
K8 KLH was recorded at 86,600 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 7,292 miles a year.
Has K8 KLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 KLH has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on K8 KLH 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 KLH find?
K8 KLH passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: nearside rear lower rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; both front wheel arch inner liners damaged; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear swollen under coating, and 10 more.

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