Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc
V16 KALMOT history
V16 KAL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 101,909 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 101,909 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,490 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V16 KAL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 22 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V16 KAL was last recorded at 101,909 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 101,909 miles · 27 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,490 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 101,909 miles
- 2024 – 100,478 miles
- 2022 – 97,072 miles
- 2021 – 92,689 miles
- 2020 – 87,753 miles
- 2019 – 79,063 miles
- 2018 – 68,033 miles
- 2017 – 54,260 miles
- 2016 – 41,408 miles
- 2014 – 30,827 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,909 miles
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryHand brake has reserved travelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
15 tests since 15 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,909 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 101,909 miles
- Test number
- 717939697343
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp defective
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHand brake has reserved travel
Fail101,909 miles (+1,431)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,909 miles
- Test number
- 707372980263
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational tire (5.2.3 (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp defective
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHand brake has reserved travel
Pass100,478 miles (+3,406)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 100,478 miles
- Test number
- 881734842340
- AdvisoryExhaust clamp corroded
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever high
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass97,072 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 97,072 miles
- Test number
- 420236418077
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail97,070 miles (+4,381)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,070 miles
- Test number
- 571174735925
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorFront Vehicle Identification Number not legible damaged (0.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,689 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 92,689 miles
- Test number
- 279304627383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,689 miles (+4,936)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,689 miles
- Test number
- 546760638663
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass87,753 miles (+8,690)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 87,753 miles
- Test number
- 944494562256
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box metal shield cover damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass79,063 miles (+11,030)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 79,063 miles
- Test number
- 770623857508
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass68,033 miles (+464)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 68,033 miles
- Test number
- 613733971817
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail67,569 miles (+13,309)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,569 miles
- Test number
- 587564759738
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass54,260 miles (+12,852)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 54,260 miles
- Test number
- 738859968180
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass41,408 miles (+10,581)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 41,408 miles
- Test number
- 652136423769
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres closed to the legal limit
Pass30,827 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 30,827 miles
- Test number
- 157742154354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,822 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,822 miles
- Test number
- 526839544358
- FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Questions about V16 KAL
- Does V16 KAL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 KAL is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V16 KAL?
- The MOT on V16 KAL is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V16 KAL done?
- V16 KAL was recorded at 101,909 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 6,490 miles a year.
- Has V16 KAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V16 KAL has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on V16 KAL 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 V16 KAL find?
- V16 KAL passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: central exhaust clamp defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides, and 5 more.
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