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Volkswagen Polo

Multi-colour · Petrol · 1996 · 1,390 cc

P10 HKNMOT history

P10 HKN is a multi-colour petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 183,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
183,827 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P10 HKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P10 HKN was last recorded at 183,827 miles on 16 May 2026, 1,749 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,078 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,749 miles
Average per year
4,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,827 miles
  • 2025 – 182,078 miles
  • 2024 – 180,162 miles
  • 2023 – 178,793 miles
  • 2022 – 176,997 miles
  • 2021 – 174,893 miles
  • 2018 – 174,099 miles
  • 2017 – 171,786 miles
  • 2016 – 170,868 miles
  • 2015 – 169,060 miles
  • 2014 – 166,529 miles
  • 2013 – 153,323 miles
  • 2012 – 147,246 miles
  • 2011 – 141,680 miles
  • 2010 – 133,438 miles
  • 2009 – 125,569 miles
  • 2008 – 115,975 miles
  • 2006 – 104,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,827 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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.

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Corrosion on o/s/r brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,827 miles (+1,749)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    183,827 miles
    Test number
    822028583114
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass182,078 miles (+1,916)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    182,078 miles
    Test number
    759155612771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass180,162 miles (+1,369)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    180,162 miles
    Test number
    275428772736
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water In Lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass178,793 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    178,793 miles
    Test number
    819899058162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail178,785 miles (+1,788)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,785 miles
    Test number
    351540043809
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass176,997 miles (+2,104)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    176,997 miles
    Test number
    746612295392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass174,893 miles (+794)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    174,893 miles
    Test number
    186651170191
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass174,099 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    174,099 miles
    Test number
    189160494215
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main and rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail174,084 miles (+2,298)2 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,084 miles
    Test number
    225691444469
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x rear o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass171,786 miles (+918)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    171,786 miles
    Test number
    231002344227
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Pass170,868 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    170,868 miles
    Test number
    630839127627
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on o/s/r brake pipes

  12. Fail170,863 miles (+1,803)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,863 miles
    Test number
    750686507918
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on o/s/r brake pipes
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

  13. Fail169,060 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,060 miles
    Test number
    207206295162
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass169,060 miles (+2,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    169,060 miles
    Test number
    337076395188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass166,529 miles (+13,206)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    166,529 miles
    Test number
    276612224442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass153,323 miles (+6,077)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    153,323 miles
    Test number
    988523493049
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront wiper blades split but clearing screen effectively

  17. Pass147,246 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    147,246 miles
    Test number
    106973192035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s head lamp lense cracked

  18. Fail147,246 miles (+5,566)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,246 miles
    Test number
    705454052024
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s headlamp lense cracked

  19. Pass141,680 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    141,680 miles
    Test number
    155925541054
    • NoteN/s front outer c,v gaitor leaking
    • NoteO/s head lamp lense cracked
    • NoteSome corrosion n/s rear metal brake pipe

  20. Fail141,680 miles (+8,242)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,680 miles
    Test number
    665732541090
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s front outer c,v gaitor leaking
    • NoteO/s head lamp lense cracked
    • NoteSome corrosion n/s rear metal brake pipe

  21. Pass133,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    133,438 miles
    Test number
    321606130086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail133,438 miles (+7,869)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,438 miles
    Test number
    563380230088
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass125,569 miles (+9,594)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    125,569 miles
    Test number
    194763229450
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHole in n/s/f c,v boot
    • NoteO/s/f light lens cracked

  24. Pass115,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    115,975 miles
    Test number
    524599808013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail115,975 miles (+11,611)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,975 miles
    Test number
    414147708024
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass104,364 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    104,364 miles
    Test number
    832498196288
    • NoteOs headlamp cracked

  27. Fail104,364 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,364 miles
    Test number
    621065376259
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteO/s head lamp cracked

Questions about P10 HKN

Does P10 HKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P10 HKN is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on P10 HKN?
The MOT on P10 HKN is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P10 HKN done?
P10 HKN was recorded at 183,827 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 4,050 miles a year.
Has P10 HKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P10 HKN has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2023.
Has the mileage on P10 HKN 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 P10 HKN find?
P10 HKN passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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