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Volkswagen Polo

Yellow · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

K8 MTCMOT history

K8 MTC is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 94,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

K8 MTC yellow Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
94,778 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 MTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 MTC was last recorded at 94,778 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 2,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Apr 2019: 79,397 miles, lower than 79,734 miles on 10 Apr 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
92,721 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,057 miles
Average per year
4,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,778 miles
  • 2025 – 92,721 miles
  • 2024 – 90,772 miles
  • 2023 – 88,880 miles
  • 2022 – 87,061 miles
  • 2021 – 85,462 miles
  • 2020 – 84,009 miles
  • 2019 – 79,397 miles
  • 2017 – 72,639 miles
  • 2016 – 68,378 miles
  • 2015 – 63,994 miles
  • 2014 – 59,165 miles
  • 2013 – 54,030 miles
  • 2012 – 48,185 miles
  • 2011 – 42,499 miles
  • 2010 – 35,978 miles
  • 2009 – 26,737 miles
  • 2008 – 17,761 miles
  • 2007 – 8,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,778 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers return position incorrect but not affecting the view of the road

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,778 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    94,778 miles
    Test number
    446500222926
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail94,778 miles (+2,057)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,778 miles
    Test number
    108511023573
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,721 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    92,721 miles
    Test number
    846808992279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront front arms are slight corroded

  4. Fail92,721 miles (+1,949)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,721 miles
    Test number
    240980586442
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront front arms are slight corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBack box corroded and has blow

  5. Pass90,772 miles (+1,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    90,772 miles
    Test number
    907717498132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass88,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    88,880 miles
    Test number
    524015004959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,880 miles (+1,819)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,880 miles
    Test number
    177284960387
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass87,061 miles (+1,599)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    87,061 miles
    Test number
    665849789134
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (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))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axel corroding but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

  9. Pass85,462 miles (+1,453)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2022
    Odometer
    85,462 miles
    Test number
    252114581274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass84,009 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2021
    Odometer
    84,009 miles
    Test number
    623658412605
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers return position incorrect but not affecting the view of the road (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Fail84,005 miles (+4,608)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,005 miles
    Test number
    791953652467
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers return position incorrect but not affecting the view of the road (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes screeching further investigation required
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 - 4mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 - 4mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has some reserve travel may require adjustment or repair

  12. Pass79,397 miles (-337)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,397 miles
    Test number
    418930352799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,734 miles (+7,095)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,734 miles
    Test number
    188425204660
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb insecure (4.1.4 (a))

  14. Pass72,639 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    72,639 miles
    Test number
    725581857947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail72,637 miles (+4,259)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,637 miles
    Test number
    178765381105
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass68,378 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,378 miles
    Test number
    907780404711
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear tyre perished

  17. Fail68,375 miles (+4,381)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,375 miles
    Test number
    383581362964
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear tyre perished

  18. Pass63,994 miles (+4,829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    63,994 miles
    Test number
    587732632647
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  19. Pass59,165 miles (+5,135)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,165 miles
    Test number
    336892964213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brakes noisy

  20. Pass54,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,030 miles
    Test number
    555382053246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,030 miles (+5,845)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,030 miles
    Test number
    316322353477
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass48,185 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,185 miles
    Test number
    708214062286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail48,183 miles (+5,684)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,183 miles
    Test number
    668924362293
    • FailureFront Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass42,499 miles (+6,521)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,499 miles
    Test number
    965581151274
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are cracking and perishing
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are low on the inner and outer edges
    • NoteFront wipers are smearing

  25. Pass35,978 miles (+9,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,978 miles
    Test number
    192273640273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass26,737 miles (+8,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,737 miles
    Test number
    402277949284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass17,761 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,761 miles
    Test number
    841476358286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Fail17,760 miles (+9,462)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,760 miles
    Test number
    710726458279
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass8,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    8,298 miles
    Test number
    484910277279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 MTC

Does K8 MTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 MTC is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 MTC?
The MOT on K8 MTC is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 MTC done?
K8 MTC was recorded at 94,778 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 4,677 miles a year.
Has K8 MTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 MTC has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K8 MTC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K8 MTC find?
K8 MTC passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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