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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,197 cc

K8 LGAMOT history

K8 LGA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 76,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

K8 LGA grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
76,463 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 LGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 LGA was last recorded at 76,463 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 3,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,013 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,450 miles
Average per year
5,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,463 miles
  • 2024 – 73,013 miles
  • 2023 – 69,378 miles
  • 2022 – 64,599 miles
  • 2021 – 58,211 miles
  • 2020 – 52,443 miles
  • 2019 – 44,866 miles
  • 2018 – 38,430 miles
  • 2017 – 35,353 miles
  • 2016 – 27,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,463 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both spring cups on axle corroded (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.

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre sleeve broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 19 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,463 miles (+3,450)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    76,463 miles
    Test number
    473747101578
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both spring cups on axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass73,013 miles (+3,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    73,013 miles
    Test number
    228598857835
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  3. Pass69,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    69,378 miles
    Test number
    686667141168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail69,376 miles (+4,777)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,376 miles
    Test number
    610294666518
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both rear. (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass64,599 miles (+6,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    64,599 miles
    Test number
    844723856467
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass58,211 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    58,211 miles
    Test number
    946041364661
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension components rusty

  7. Fail58,211 miles (+5,768)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,211 miles
    Test number
    142398875579
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension components rusty

  8. Pass52,443 miles (+33)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    52,443 miles
    Test number
    718765369952
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Centre sleeve broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail52,410 miles (+7,544)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,410 miles
    Test number
    312729029627
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Centre sleeve broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass44,866 miles (+6,436)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,866 miles
    Test number
    945037752420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  11. Pass38,430 miles (+3,077)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    38,430 miles
    Test number
    177353417129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass35,353 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    35,353 miles
    Test number
    816591280796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail35,353 miles (+7,616)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,353 miles
    Test number
    233062078119
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass27,737 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    27,737 miles
    Test number
    187579825923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about K8 LGA

Does K8 LGA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 LGA is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K8 LGA?
The MOT on K8 LGA is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 LGA done?
K8 LGA was recorded at 76,463 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 5,383 miles a year.
Has K8 LGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 LGA has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on K8 LGA 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 LGA find?
K8 LGA passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner faces; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both spring cups on axle corroded.

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