Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc
T23 KSLMOT history
T23 KSL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 134,074 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 134,074 mi
- At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,601 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T23 KSL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 29 Apr 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T23 KSL was last recorded at 134,074 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 134,066 miles · 16 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 7,601 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 134,074 miles
- 2025 – 127,743 miles
- 2024 – 122,391 miles
- 2023 – 116,790 miles
- 2022 – 114,009 miles
- 2021 – 111,026 miles
- 2020 – 106,729 miles
- 2019 – 96,924 miles
- 2018 – 84,075 miles
- 2016 – 70,295 miles
- 2015 – 52,117 miles
- 2014 – 40,977 miles
- 2013 – 32,006 miles
- 2012 – 27,520 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,074 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Full MOT history
20 tests since 10 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,074 miles (+8)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 134,074 miles
- Test number
- 530611393144
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Fail134,066 miles (+6,323)6 major4 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,066 miles
- Test number
- 887060767825
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake wear indicator not connected
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust system corroded/deterioated
Pass127,743 miles (+5,352)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 127,743 miles
- Test number
- 164663083980
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass122,391 miles (+5,601)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 122,391 miles
- Test number
- 426887148794
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint to rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Pass116,790 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 116,790 miles
- Test number
- 520617398236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,790 miles (+2,781)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,790 miles
- Test number
- 886271123002
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass114,009 miles (+2,983)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 114,009 miles
- Test number
- 497789971809
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass111,026 miles (+4,297)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 111,026 miles
- Test number
- 839835524317
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,729 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 106,729 miles
- Test number
- 811582639555
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Fail106,729 miles (+9,805)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,729 miles
- Test number
- 345510875332
- Repaired at testAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testPosition lamp not working nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Pass96,924 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 96,924 miles
- Test number
- 497224464424
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively JUST OK (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower gearbox mount bolt loose and nut missing
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
Fail96,921 miles (+12,846)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,921 miles
- Test number
- 707271907721
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively JUST OK (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower gearbox mount bolt loose and nut missing
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
Pass84,075 miles (+13,780)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 84,075 miles
- Test number
- 544146603377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,295 miles (+13,252)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 70,295 miles
- Test number
- 689839700390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,043 miles (+4,926)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 57,043 miles
- Test number
- 907840209212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,117 miles (+11,140)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2016
- Odometer
- 52,117 miles
- Test number
- 459177595020
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass40,977 miles (+8,971)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2015
- Odometer
- 40,977 miles
- Test number
- 485906224181
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass32,006 miles (+4,486)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 32,006 miles
- Test number
- 577431623167
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteImbalance in rear brakes
Fail27,520 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,520 miles
- Test number
- 785141502102
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass27,520 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 27,520 miles
- Test number
- 959041702195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T23 KSL
- Does T23 KSL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 KSL is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T23 KSL?
- The MOT on T23 KSL is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T23 KSL done?
- T23 KSL was recorded at 134,074 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 7,601 miles a year.
- Has T23 KSL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T23 KSL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T23 KSL 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 T23 KSL find?
- T23 KSL passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.
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