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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc

N31 LKMMOT history

N31 LKM is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 104,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

N31 LKM silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
104,725 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N31 LKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

N31 LKM was last recorded at 104,725 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 8,152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,573 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,152 miles
Average per year
7,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,725 miles
  • 2024 – 96,573 miles
  • 2023 – 84,793 miles
  • 2022 – 75,314 miles
  • 2021 – 65,924 miles
  • 2020 – 55,084 miles
  • 2019 – 44,362 miles
  • 2018 – 35,575 miles
  • 2017 – 34,818 miles
  • 2016 – 31,311 miles
  • 2015 – 26,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,725 miles
  • AdvisoryBack box deteriorated
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,725 miles (+8,152)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    104,725 miles
    Test number
    107534929606
    • AdvisoryBack box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass96,573 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    96,573 miles
    Test number
    242532588856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail96,564 miles (+11,771)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,564 miles
    Test number
    529677966221
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,793 miles (+9,479)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,793 miles
    Test number
    242390880026
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass75,314 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    75,314 miles
    Test number
    514697965286
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail75,314 miles (+9,390)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,314 miles
    Test number
    881359629382
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass65,924 miles (+52)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,924 miles
    Test number
    893254354362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail65,872 miles (+10,788)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,872 miles
    Test number
    886619945318
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass55,084 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    55,084 miles
    Test number
    494050054081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail55,060 miles (+10,698)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,060 miles
    Test number
    592685174001
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass44,362 miles (+8,787)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,362 miles
    Test number
    984984762694
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass35,575 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,575 miles
    Test number
    942833685301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,818 miles (+3,507)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    34,818 miles
    Test number
    404454861095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,311 miles (+4,913)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,311 miles
    Test number
    837282275886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,398 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    26,398 miles
    Test number
    699848435190
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail26,396 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,396 miles
    Test number
    255285435148
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about N31 LKM

Does N31 LKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N31 LKM is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on N31 LKM?
The MOT on N31 LKM is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N31 LKM done?
N31 LKM was recorded at 104,725 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 7,493 miles a year.
Has N31 LKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N31 LKM has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on N31 LKM 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 N31 LKM find?
N31 LKM passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: back box deteriorated; child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both, and 3 more.

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