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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,800 cc

K8 VHBMOT history

K8 VHB is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Aug 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 131,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

K8 VHB red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2026
Mileage
131,064 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 VHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 VHB was last recorded at 131,064 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 12,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,960 miles · 26 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
12,104 miles
Average per year
6,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,064 miles
  • 2024 – 118,960 miles
  • 2023 – 113,170 miles
  • 2022 – 109,551 miles
  • 2021 – 104,854 miles
  • 2020 – 102,563 miles
  • 2018 – 102,398 miles
  • 2016 – 99,024 miles
  • 2015 – 88,447 miles
  • 2014 – 77,368 miles
  • 2013 – 64,936 miles
  • 2012 – 53,317 miles
  • 2011 – 42,323 miles
  • 2010 – 32,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,064 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated n s f and o s f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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 Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear suspension bump stop split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,064 miles (+12,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    131,064 miles
    Test number
    906301327012
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated n s f and o s f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass118,960 miles (+5,790)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    118,960 miles
    Test number
    552651450735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,170 miles (+3,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    113,170 miles
    Test number
    360293276859
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass109,551 miles (+4,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    109,551 miles
    Test number
    347243826580
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass104,854 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,854 miles
    Test number
    482204148443
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail104,805 miles (+2,242)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,805 miles
    Test number
    995535901811
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass102,563 miles (+165)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,563 miles
    Test number
    360709668779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  8. Pass102,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    102,398 miles
    Test number
    817381404312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,398 miles (+3,374)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,398 miles
    Test number
    267711474724
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass99,024 miles (+55)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    99,024 miles
    Test number
    583263645547
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension bump stop split

  11. Fail98,969 miles (+10,522)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,969 miles
    Test number
    715757378785
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension bump stop split
    • AdvisoryRear hand brake effort 15%
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  12. Pass88,447 miles (+11,079)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,447 miles
    Test number
    265472285179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,368 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,368 miles
    Test number
    128573684194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,169 miles (+12,233)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,169 miles
    Test number
    298636374112
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass64,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    64,936 miles
    Test number
    937650473118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,936 miles (+11,619)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,936 miles
    Test number
    166080673124
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass53,317 miles (+10,994)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,317 miles
    Test number
    416569372113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,323 miles (+9,710)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,323 miles
    Test number
    977903071106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,613 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    32,613 miles
    Test number
    232851180493
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K8 VHB

Does K8 VHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K8 VHB expired on 28 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K8 VHB?
The MOT on K8 VHB expired on 28 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K8 VHB done?
K8 VHB was recorded at 131,064 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 6,472 miles a year.
Has K8 VHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 VHB has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on K8 VHB 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 VHB find?
K8 VHB passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated n s f and o s f; exhaust noisy.

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