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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,272 cc

K90 TLKMOT history

K90 TLK is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 98,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
98,192 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K90 TLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,272 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K90 TLK was last recorded at 98,192 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 1,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Oct 2015: 90,508 miles, lower than 91,168 miles on 30 Sept 2014.

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
96,903 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,289 miles
Average per year
1,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,192 miles
  • 2024 – 96,903 miles
  • 2023 – 96,616 miles
  • 2022 – 96,397 miles
  • 2021 – 96,022 miles
  • 2020 – 95,933 miles
  • 2019 – 95,618 miles
  • 2018 – 95,254 miles
  • 2017 – 94,528 miles
  • 2016 – 93,957 miles
  • 2015 – 90,508 miles
  • 2014 – 91,168 miles
  • 2013 – 86,124 miles
  • 2012 – 83,585 miles
  • 2011 – 80,784 miles
  • 2010 – 78,936 miles
  • 2009 – 76,292 miles
  • 2008 – 73,011 miles
  • 2007 – 71,965 miles
  • 2006 – 69,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,192 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material forward of hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,192 miles (+1,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    98,192 miles
    Test number
    210191159447
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass96,903 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    96,903 miles
    Test number
    435236960019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,616 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,616 miles
    Test number
    263433950667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,397 miles (+375)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,397 miles
    Test number
    120710518584
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass96,022 miles (+89)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,022 miles
    Test number
    451936604057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass95,933 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,933 miles
    Test number
    272211311376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material forward of hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material forward of hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail95,932 miles (+314)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,932 miles
    Test number
    356645531288
    • 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material forward of hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material forward of hose (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass95,618 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,618 miles
    Test number
    227542479901
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail95,618 miles (+364)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,618 miles
    Test number
    798048568834
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAlternator belt failed during emissions test
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass95,254 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,254 miles
    Test number
    125610588884
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail95,254 miles (+726)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,254 miles
    Test number
    243671710957
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass94,528 miles (+571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,528 miles
    Test number
    424964117198
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass93,957 miles (+3,449)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    93,957 miles
    Test number
    824645260098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisorySlight bind on both front brakes

  14. Pass90,508 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    90,508 miles
    Test number
    485560554668
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake is slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Body damage (front wing and door)

  15. Fail90,508 miles (-660)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,508 miles
    Test number
    445644515644
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake is slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Body damage (front wing and door)

  16. Fail91,168 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,168 miles
    Test number
    547383874249
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass91,168 miles (+5,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    91,168 miles
    Test number
    867743874284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass86,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    86,124 miles
    Test number
    699215673271
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail86,124 miles (+2,539)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,124 miles
    Test number
    708494573296
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass83,585 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    83,585 miles
    Test number
    188709972210
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Fail83,585 miles (+2,801)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,585 miles
    Test number
    436387772285
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass80,784 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    80,784 miles
    Test number
    959195881298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Fail80,784 miles (+1,848)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,784 miles
    Test number
    535254881294
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass78,936 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    78,936 miles
    Test number
    422689390287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail78,885 miles (+2,593)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,885 miles
    Test number
    723568280230
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass76,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    76,292 miles
    Test number
    103315399213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail76,292 miles (+3,281)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,292 miles
    Test number
    732585699277
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  28. Pass73,011 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    73,011 miles
    Test number
    362531998224
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  29. Fail73,011 miles (+1,046)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,011 miles
    Test number
    334269488212
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  30. Pass71,965 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    71,965 miles
    Test number
    390519197271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass69,876 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    69,876 miles
    Test number
    874147636208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail69,871 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,871 miles
    Test number
    784556636220
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about K90 TLK

Does K90 TLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K90 TLK is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K90 TLK?
The MOT on K90 TLK is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K90 TLK done?
K90 TLK was recorded at 98,192 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 1,475 miles a year.
Has K90 TLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K90 TLK has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on K90 TLK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K90 TLK find?
K90 TLK passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive gearbox; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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