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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

L26 KHAMOT history

L26 KHA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 109,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

L26 KHA silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
109,640 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 KHA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 KHA was last recorded at 109,640 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 9,682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,958 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,682 miles
Average per year
7,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,640 miles
  • 2025 – 99,958 miles
  • 2024 – 87,959 miles
  • 2023 – 82,920 miles
  • 2021 – 82,899 miles
  • 2020 – 82,838 miles
  • 2019 – 76,991 miles
  • 2018 – 66,870 miles
  • 2017 – 54,154 miles
  • 2016 – 43,170 miles
  • 2015 – 29,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,640 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Outer seatbelt clasp casing missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,640 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    109,640 miles
    Test number
    905692532546
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail109,639 miles (+9,681)4 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,639 miles
    Test number
    999521007345
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,958 miles (+11,999)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    99,958 miles
    Test number
    390769749671
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass87,959 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    87,959 miles
    Test number
    835215651020
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail87,953 miles (+5,033)1 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,953 miles
    Test number
    553981156016
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass82,920 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,920 miles
    Test number
    772315999062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,899 miles (+61)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    82,899 miles
    Test number
    176454645596
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Fail82,838 miles (+5,847)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,838 miles
    Test number
    891824691059
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass76,991 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,991 miles
    Test number
    340289819772
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel hand brake

  10. Fail76,991 miles (+10,121)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,991 miles
    Test number
    837057608040
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel hand brake

  11. Pass66,870 miles (+12,716)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    66,870 miles
    Test number
    154628926344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,154 miles (+10,984)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,154 miles
    Test number
    218196855911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,170 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    43,170 miles
    Test number
    882778406846
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer seatbelt clasp casing missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail43,170 miles (+13,869)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,170 miles
    Test number
    957617307481
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer seatbelt clasp casing missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass29,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    29,301 miles
    Test number
    716193455197
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about L26 KHA

Does L26 KHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 KHA is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 KHA?
The MOT on L26 KHA is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 KHA done?
L26 KHA was recorded at 109,640 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 7,150 miles a year.
Has L26 KHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 KHA has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 KHA 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 L26 KHA find?
L26 KHA passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 3 more.

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