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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

L20 KMTMOT history

L20 KMT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 106,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

L20 KMT blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
106,514 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 KMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 KMT was last recorded at 106,514 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 1,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,214 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,300 miles
Average per year
5,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,514 miles
  • 2025 – 105,214 miles
  • 2024 – 104,175 miles
  • 2023 – 102,834 miles
  • 2022 – 100,707 miles
  • 2020 – 84,256 miles
  • 2019 – 78,948 miles
  • 2018 – 75,338 miles
  • 2017 – 68,207 miles
  • 2016 – 62,562 miles
  • 2015 – 59,504 miles
  • 2014 – 53,438 miles
  • 2013 – 45,354 miles
  • 2012 – 35,088 miles
  • 2011 – 24,673 miles
  • 2010 – 17,247 miles
  • 2009 – 13,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,514 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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.

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Hid lights fitted wash on headlights not required until reg date 1st sep 2009

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Inspection light on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • No reversing lights working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil level requires topping up

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,514 miles (+1,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    106,514 miles
    Test number
    525481249985
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass105,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    105,214 miles
    Test number
    551455810633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail105,214 miles (+1,039)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,214 miles
    Test number
    213638602777
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass104,175 miles (+1,341)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    104,175 miles
    Test number
    216662972801
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass102,834 miles (+2,127)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    102,834 miles
    Test number
    439910077693
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass100,707 miles (+16,451)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    100,707 miles
    Test number
    619104778081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisorySurface rust on under side of vheicle

  7. Pass84,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,256 miles
    Test number
    560767981355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,256 miles (+5,308)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,256 miles
    Test number
    473837778019
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass78,948 miles (+97)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    78,948 miles
    Test number
    987871661667
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryHid lights fitted wash on headlights not required until reg date 1st sep 2009
    • AdvisoryInspection light on dash

  10. Fail78,851 miles (+3,513)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,851 miles
    Test number
    746373680112
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lense on mirror sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury indicators lense damaged sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryHid lights fitted wash on headlights not required until reg date 1st sep 2009
    • AdvisoryInspection light on dash

  11. Pass75,338 miles (+75)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,338 miles
    Test number
    873738256306
    • AdvisoryNo reversing lights working
    • AdvisoryOil level requires topping up

  12. Fail75,263 miles (+7,056)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,263 miles
    Test number
    388059934298
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNo reversing lights working
    • AdvisoryOil level requires topping up

  13. Pass68,207 miles (+5,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,207 miles
    Test number
    722045981019
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryImmobiliser light flashing

  14. Pass62,562 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,562 miles
    Test number
    769905569615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,543 miles (+3,039)10 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,543 miles
    Test number
    409965622463
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureRear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryScreen wash pipe split spraying out of ns
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

  16. Pass59,504 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    59,504 miles
    Test number
    755173145091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail59,504 miles (+6,066)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,504 miles
    Test number
    145293545408
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass53,438 miles (+8,084)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    53,438 miles
    Test number
    965675944087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail45,354 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,354 miles
    Test number
    668862753043
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  20. Pass45,354 miles (+10,266)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    45,354 miles
    Test number
    817752453011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,088 miles (+10,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    35,088 miles
    Test number
    655024142045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass24,673 miles (+7,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    24,673 miles
    Test number
    796108141010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass17,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    17,247 miles
    Test number
    811969370073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail17,247 miles (+3,975)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,247 miles
    Test number
    431539470013
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass13,272 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    13,272 miles
    Test number
    101263869051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail13,271 miles3 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,271 miles
    Test number
    631312169031
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about L20 KMT

Does L20 KMT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 KMT is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 KMT?
The MOT on L20 KMT is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 KMT done?
L20 KMT was recorded at 106,514 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 5,367 miles a year.
Has L20 KMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 KMT has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L20 KMT 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 L20 KMT find?
L20 KMT passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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