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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

L25 KESMOT history

L25 KES is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 111,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

L25 KES black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
111,207 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 KES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 KES was last recorded at 111,207 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 9,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
101,759 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,448 miles
Average per year
7,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,207 miles
  • 2025 – 101,759 miles
  • 2024 – 92,718 miles
  • 2022 – 79,746 miles
  • 2021 – 65,749 miles
  • 2020 – 53,676 miles
  • 2019 – 36,554 miles
  • 2018 – 33,408 miles
  • 2017 – 29,802 miles
  • 2016 – 26,447 miles
  • 2015 – 25,141 miles
  • 2014 – 24,079 miles
  • 2013 – 20,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,207 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer skin corroded and peeling. (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mounting/bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mounting/bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 3.5mm @centre of tread. 175/70R14 84T. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever nearing the limits of travel, the braking system may require adjustment or repair.

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.

  • Fuel cap seal slightly perished.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,207 miles (+9,448)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    111,207 miles
    Test number
    268893769103
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer skin corroded and peeling. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mounting/bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mounting/bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 3.5mm @centre of tread. 175/70R14 84T. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever nearing the limits of travel, the braking system may require adjustment or repair.

  2. Pass101,759 miles (+9,041)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    101,759 miles
    Test number
    221346313153
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer skin corroded and peeling. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mounting/bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mounting/bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 2.8mm @centre of tread. 175/70R14 84T. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 3.7mm @centre of tread. 175/70R14 84T. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass92,718 miles (+12,972)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    92,718 miles
    Test number
    793613601389
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer skin corroded and peeling. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mounting/bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mounting/bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 6.8mm @centre of tread. 175/70R14 84T. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever nearing limits of travel. The braking system may require adjustment or repair.

  4. Pass79,746 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    79,746 miles
    Test number
    559876577339
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer skin corroded and peeling. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished, 3.2mm @centre of tread. 175/70R14 84T. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and perished, 2.5mm @centre of tread. 175/70R14 84T. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Covers missing. (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn significantly on inner edge and perished, 3.1mm @centre of tread. 175/70R14 84T. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Covers missing. (7.1.2 (d))

  5. Fail79,746 miles (+13,997)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,746 miles
    Test number
    980204457643
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer skin corroded and peeling. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished, 3.2mm @centre of tread. 175/70R14 84T. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and perished, 2.5mm @centre of tread. 175/70R14 84T. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Covers missing. (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn significantly on inner edge and perished, 3.1mm @centre of tread. 175/70R14 84T. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Covers missing. (7.1.2 (d))

  6. Pass65,749 miles (+12,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,749 miles
    Test number
    340834463241
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mounting/bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass53,676 miles (+17,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    53,676 miles
    Test number
    687118609831
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryParking brake reserve travel nearing limits, the braking system may require adjustment or repair.

  8. Pass36,554 miles (+3,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    36,554 miles
    Test number
    503468153933
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass33,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    33,408 miles
    Test number
    322718682357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail33,408 miles (+3,606)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,408 miles
    Test number
    970466130569
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass29,802 miles (+3,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    29,802 miles
    Test number
    932076139466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  12. Pass26,447 miles (+1,306)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    26,447 miles
    Test number
    268479273550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt buckle outer casing missing
    • AdvisoryRear both springs corroeded
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake requires adjustment

  13. Pass25,141 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,141 miles
    Test number
    138802795113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has cracking in thread pattern

  14. Fail25,141 miles (+1,062)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,141 miles
    Test number
    749362695173
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has cracking in thread pattern

  15. Pass24,079 miles (+3,754)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    24,079 miles
    Test number
    405300004299
    • NoteBoth front tyres very low on thread
    • NoteHand brake travel high

  16. Pass20,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    20,325 miles
    Test number
    348982983181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 KES

Does L25 KES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 KES is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 KES?
The MOT on L25 KES is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 KES done?
L25 KES was recorded at 111,207 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 7,245 miles a year.
Has L25 KES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 KES has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L25 KES 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 L25 KES find?
L25 KES passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 10 advisories: exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer outer skin corroded and peeling.; fuel cap seal perished.; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mounting/bearing., and 7 more.

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