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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

KN55 OJOMOT history

KN55 OJO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 163,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
163,691 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KN55 OJO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

KN55 OJO was last recorded at 163,691 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,687 miles · 16 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,691 miles
  • 2025 – 151,397 miles
  • 2024 – 138,814 miles
  • 2023 – 126,042 miles
  • 2022 – 116,595 miles
  • 2021 – 103,870 miles
  • 2020 – 92,246 miles
  • 2018 – 81,905 miles
  • 2017 – 71,144 miles
  • 2016 – 66,919 miles
  • 2015 – 61,888 miles
  • 2014 – 57,711 miles
  • 2013 – 52,559 miles
  • 2012 – 45,659 miles
  • 2011 – 39,207 miles
  • 2010 – 33,451 miles
  • 2009 – 28,419 miles
  • 2008 – 21,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,691 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure.Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Undertray not fully secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,691 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    163,691 miles
    Test number
    789316984421
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure.

  2. Fail163,687 miles (+12,290)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,687 miles
    Test number
    497630119909
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure.

  3. Pass151,397 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    151,397 miles
    Test number
    300524337777
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure.
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail151,396 miles (+12,582)2 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,396 miles
    Test number
    599305679252
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure.
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass138,814 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    138,814 miles
    Test number
    348040359387
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip missing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure.
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail138,813 miles (+12,771)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,813 miles
    Test number
    852769946635
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip missing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure.
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass126,042 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    126,042 miles
    Test number
    133537178505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail126,018 miles (+9,423)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,018 miles
    Test number
    539344134790
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass116,595 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    116,595 miles
    Test number
    136278091638
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail116,592 miles (+12,722)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,592 miles
    Test number
    673529888804
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass103,870 miles (+11,624)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    103,870 miles
    Test number
    843437246373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine cover fitted

  12. Pass92,246 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    92,246 miles
    Test number
    293311194412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
    • AdvisorySpare wheel fitted to offside rear

  13. Fail92,246 miles (+10,341)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,246 miles
    Test number
    444707057404
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
    • AdvisorySpare wheel fitted to offside rear

  14. Pass81,905 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    81,905 miles
    Test number
    402678958768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,890 miles (+10,746)8 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,890 miles
    Test number
    611250152922
    • MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • 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 levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber gaiter/bump stop broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  16. Pass71,144 miles (+4,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    71,144 miles
    Test number
    724624950210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and chassis guards obscuring some components

  17. Pass66,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    66,919 miles
    Test number
    156449473362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,919 miles (+5,031)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,919 miles
    Test number
    765182368543
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass61,888 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    61,888 miles
    Test number
    217013898458
    • AdvisoryAnti freeze stains across steering rack and exhaust from leak or previous leak

  20. Fail61,888 miles (+4,177)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,888 miles
    Test number
    953796809413
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryAnti freeze stains across steering rack and exhaust from leak or previous leak

  21. Pass57,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    57,711 miles
    Test number
    449519324476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,711 miles (+5,152)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,711 miles
    Test number
    716438324321
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  23. Pass52,559 miles (+311)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    52,559 miles
    Test number
    436941533365
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Fail52,248 miles (+6,589)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,248 miles
    Test number
    125633423368
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass45,659 miles (+6,452)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    45,659 miles
    Test number
    476536322347
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  26. Pass39,207 miles (+5,756)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    39,207 miles
    Test number
    628625221356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass33,451 miles (+5,032)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    33,451 miles
    Test number
    334986220395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,419 miles (+7,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,419 miles
    Test number
    233237529310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass21,244 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    21,244 miles
    Test number
    580739728300
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about KN55 OJO

Does KN55 OJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KN55 OJO is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on KN55 OJO?
The MOT on KN55 OJO is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has KN55 OJO done?
KN55 OJO was recorded at 163,691 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 8,266 miles a year.
Has KN55 OJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KN55 OJO has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on KN55 OJO 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 KN55 OJO find?
KN55 OJO passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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