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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

K8 ULPMOT history

K8 ULP is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 169,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

K8 ULP black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
169,487 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 ULP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 ULP was last recorded at 169,487 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,435 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
52 miles
Average per year
9,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,487 miles
  • 2025 – 161,965 miles
  • 2024 – 149,774 miles
  • 2023 – 142,481 miles
  • 2022 – 134,057 miles
  • 2021 – 126,838 miles
  • 2020 – 122,887 miles
  • 2019 – 118,849 miles
  • 2018 – 113,783 miles
  • 2017 – 106,329 miles
  • 2016 – 91,455 miles
  • 2015 – 68,395 miles
  • 2014 – 47,311 miles
  • 2013 – 34,988 miles
  • 2012 – 30,430 miles
  • 2011 – 28,385 miles
  • 2010 – 22,222 miles
  • 2009 – 15,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,487 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective Both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,487 miles (+52)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    169,487 miles
    Test number
    341961368515
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail169,435 miles (+7,470)9 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,435 miles
    Test number
    691662335768
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer 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))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass161,965 miles (+12,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    161,965 miles
    Test number
    626733523252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass149,774 miles (+82)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    149,774 miles
    Test number
    761548793682
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail149,692 miles (+7,211)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,692 miles
    Test number
    810780160904
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass142,481 miles (+8,424)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    142,481 miles
    Test number
    150790005832
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ARB Link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass134,057 miles (+7,219)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    134,057 miles
    Test number
    492600958300
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Drive shaft gaiter outer BOTH N/S O/S in poor condition
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre in poor condition sidewall

  8. Pass126,838 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    126,838 miles
    Test number
    234029840596
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres just starting to wear inner edges 185/60/14 82h (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted

  9. Fail126,838 miles (+3,951)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,838 miles
    Test number
    627978864119
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working seems to work once every 3 depressions (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres just starting to wear inner edges 185/60/14 82h (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted

  10. Pass122,887 miles (+4,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    122,887 miles
    Test number
    905974406486
    • AdvisoryBoth outer CV boots slightly deteriorated

  11. Pass118,849 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    118,849 miles
    Test number
    756484468729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail118,847 miles (+5,064)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,847 miles
    Test number
    911271306787
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exahust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass113,783 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    113,783 miles
    Test number
    753944190680
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryFront number plate fading

  14. Fail113,779 miles (+7,450)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,779 miles
    Test number
    426157430479
    • DangerousBoth front tyres badly worn on inner edges through to another layer of rubber
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryFront number plate fading

  15. Pass106,329 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    106,329 miles
    Test number
    477479492623
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail106,326 miles (+14,871)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,326 miles
    Test number
    815655263762
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass91,455 miles (+23,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    91,455 miles
    Test number
    781722646720
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass68,395 miles (+21,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,395 miles
    Test number
    664670115048
    • 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)

  19. Pass47,311 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,311 miles
    Test number
    119620274213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail47,311 miles (+12,323)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,311 miles
    Test number
    388750374252
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass34,988 miles (+4,558)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    34,988 miles
    Test number
    447439543294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,430 miles (+2,045)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    30,430 miles
    Test number
    607074762252
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass28,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,385 miles
    Test number
    467308151225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail28,385 miles (+6,163)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,385 miles
    Test number
    938448451251
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass22,222 miles (+6,871)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    22,222 miles
    Test number
    772805960211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    15,351 miles
    Test number
    344056569495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 ULP

Does K8 ULP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 ULP is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 ULP?
The MOT on K8 ULP is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 ULP done?
K8 ULP was recorded at 169,487 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 9,045 miles a year.
Has K8 ULP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 ULP has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on K8 ULP 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 ULP find?
K8 ULP passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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