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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

S111 KBUMOT history

S111 KBU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 65,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

S111 KBU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
65,850 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S111 KBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S111 KBU was last recorded at 65,850 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 5,052 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,798 miles · 31 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,052 miles
Average per year
4,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,850 miles
  • 2024 – 60,798 miles
  • 2022 – 49,508 miles
  • 2021 – 43,472 miles
  • 2020 – 38,200 miles
  • 2019 – 30,374 miles
  • 2018 – 27,079 miles
  • 2017 – 22,729 miles
  • 2016 – 19,704 miles
  • 2015 – 17,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,850 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryInner front both wishbone bushes deteriorated

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass65,850 miles (+5,052)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    65,850 miles
    Test number
    739532612567
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInner front both wishbone bushes deteriorated
  2. Pass60,798 miles (+5,169)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    60,798 miles
    Test number
    713567790063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    55,629 miles
    Test number
    977531458124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail55,629 miles (+6,121)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,629 miles
    Test number
    779851997617
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass49,508 miles (+6,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    49,508 miles
    Test number
    656045882064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass43,472 miles (+5,272)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    43,472 miles
    Test number
    991349522754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,200 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    38,200 miles
    Test number
    771097355220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail38,186 miles (+7,812)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,186 miles
    Test number
    581964521878
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass30,374 miles (+3,295)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    30,374 miles
    Test number
    810848555321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,079 miles (+4,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    27,079 miles
    Test number
    887448784792
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension spring extreme end is corroding (2.4.C.1,b)
  11. Pass22,729 miles (+3,025)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    22,729 miles
    Test number
    719262589861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,704 miles (+2,650)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    19,704 miles
    Test number
    932563653253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer brake disc is starting to corrode (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.83 mm (4.1E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc is starting to corrode (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass17,054 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    17,054 miles
    Test number
    468726805116
    • Note(8.2.2)The offside front windscreen wiper blade is deteriorating/splitting and leaving streaks of fluid behind in service
    • NoteTHE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Questions about S111 KBU

Does S111 KBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S111 KBU is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S111 KBU?
The MOT on S111 KBU is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S111 KBU done?
S111 KBU was recorded at 65,850 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 4,557 miles a year.
Has S111 KBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S111 KBU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S111 KBU 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 S111 KBU find?
S111 KBU passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; inner front both wishbone bushes deteriorated.

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