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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

TKE 778MOT history

TKE 778 is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 137,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
137,383 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TKE 778
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
19 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TKE 778 was last recorded at 137,383 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 8,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,586 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,797 miles
Average per year
9,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,383 miles
  • 2025 – 128,586 miles
  • 2023 – 128,521 miles
  • 2021 – 119,553 miles
  • 2020 – 97,741 miles
  • 2019 – 70,814 miles
  • 2018 – 57,952 miles
  • 2017 – 36,713 miles
  • 2016 – 32,220 miles
  • 2015 – 24,902 miles
  • 2014 – 18,884 miles
  • 2013 – 14,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,383 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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.

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 16 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,383 miles3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    137,383 miles
    Test number
    653247013414
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail137,383 miles (+8,797)3 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,383 miles
    Test number
    416685433442
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,586 miles (+65)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    128,586 miles
    Test number
    462853512925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded.
    • AdvisorySteering track rod end both side boot perished

  4. Pass128,521 miles (+8,968)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    128,521 miles
    Test number
    870421489887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,553 miles (+21,812)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    119,553 miles
    Test number
    993814113333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass97,741 miles (+26,927)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    97,741 miles
    Test number
    404339780079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,814 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    70,814 miles
    Test number
    975106348829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail70,813 miles (+12,861)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,813 miles
    Test number
    751251240652
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass57,952 miles (+21,239)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    57,952 miles
    Test number
    674066881491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,713 miles (+4,493)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    36,713 miles
    Test number
    788326032229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,220 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    32,220 miles
    Test number
    314401579682
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail32,220 miles (+7,318)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,220 miles
    Test number
    823654261498
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass24,902 miles (+6,018)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    24,902 miles
    Test number
    879739955116
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAge cracks rear tyres

  14. Pass18,884 miles (+4,402)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    18,884 miles
    Test number
    947995454127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    14,482 miles
    Test number
    777876633185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TKE 778

What vehicle is registration TKE 778 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TKE 778 on a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Jun 2010. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TKE 778 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TKE 778 is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on TKE 778?
The MOT on TKE 778 is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TKE 778 done?
TKE 778 was recorded at 137,383 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 9,502 miles a year.
Has TKE 778 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TKE 778 has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on TKE 778 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 TKE 778 find?
TKE 778 passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen; windscreen wiper blade defective, and 8 more.

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