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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

K8 MVWMOT history

K8 MVW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 77,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

K8 MVW blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
77,768 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 MVW
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
8 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 MVW was last recorded at 77,768 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 10,373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,395 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,373 miles
Average per year
7,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,768 miles
  • 2025 – 67,395 miles
  • 2024 – 61,613 miles
  • 2023 – 55,255 miles
  • 2022 – 47,636 miles
  • 2021 – 37,577 miles
  • 2020 – 29,028 miles
  • 2019 – 20,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,768 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction SMALL CHIP (3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 27 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,768 miles (+10,373)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    77,768 miles
    Test number
    354234630219
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction SMALL CHIP (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass67,395 miles (+5,782)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    67,395 miles
    Test number
    582830605735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,613 miles (+7)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    61,613 miles
    Test number
    598760001905
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on inside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail61,606 miles (+6,351)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,606 miles
    Test number
    186013660502
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced LED type (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on inside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass55,255 miles (+7,619)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    55,255 miles
    Test number
    834147952588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass47,636 miles (+10,059)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    47,636 miles
    Test number
    140405317722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass37,577 miles (+8,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    37,577 miles
    Test number
    597304502746
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***STRONG ADVISE*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS on dash but does not indicate a clear fault in the system
  8. Pass29,028 miles (+8,214)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    29,028 miles
    Test number
    897902158779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass20,814 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    20,814 miles
    Test number
    209414749264
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f tyre treads 3mm and worn on edges
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Questions about K8 MVW

Does K8 MVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 MVW is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 MVW?
The MOT on K8 MVW is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 MVW done?
K8 MVW was recorded at 77,768 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 7,637 miles a year.
Has K8 MVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 MVW has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on K8 MVW 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 MVW find?
K8 MVW passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front lower driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction small chip; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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