Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc
V25 KATMOT history
V25 KAT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,069 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 104,069 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,424 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V25 KAT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 7 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V25 KAT was last recorded at 104,069 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 4,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 99,840 miles · 25 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,229 miles
- Average per year
- 4,424 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 104,069 miles
- 2024 – 99,840 miles
- 2023 – 96,642 miles
- 2022 – 92,488 miles
- 2021 – 84,001 miles
- 2020 – 76,153 miles
- 2019 – 67,162 miles
- 2018 – 62,685 miles
- 2017 – 60,288 miles
- 2016 – 58,059 miles
- 2015 – 55,848 miles
- 2014 – 52,877 miles
- 2013 – 50,212 miles
- 2012 – 47,145 miles
- 2011 – 44,139 miles
- 2010 – 40,528 miles
- 2009 – 35,467 miles
- 2008 – 29,602 miles
- 2007 – 22,700 miles
- 2006 – 18,202 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,069 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn no inner canvas or ply visible (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn no inner canvas or ply visible (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryReverse lamp not working
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,069 miles3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 104,069 miles
- Test number
- 902793589297
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn no inner canvas or ply visible (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn no inner canvas or ply visible (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryReverse lamp not working
Fail104,069 miles (+4,229)4 repaired3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,069 miles
- Test number
- 337774362093
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn no inner canvas or ply visible (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn no inner canvas or ply visible (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryReverse lamp not working
Pass99,840 miles (+118)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 99,840 miles
- Test number
- 702674123325
- MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail99,722 miles (+3,080)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,722 miles
- Test number
- 408272296127
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass96,642 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 96,642 miles
- Test number
- 884418306363
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail96,642 miles (+4,154)1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,642 miles
- Test number
- 782406209488
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass92,488 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 92,488 miles
- Test number
- 993643048240
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses slightly deteriated
- AdvisoryBoth front seat belts slow in retracting
- AdvisoryNearside indicator tell tale dim but audible
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill slightly damaged
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
Fail92,488 miles (+8,487)4 dangerous3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,488 miles
- Test number
- 333656563734
- DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged splitting (5.2.3 (j))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged splitting (5.2.3 (j))
- DangerousBrake servo plastic pipe split in 2 places,loose and leaking air but not affecting brake servo operation
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses slightly deteriated
- AdvisoryBoth front seat belts slow in retracting
- AdvisoryNearside indicator tell tale dim but audible
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill slightly damaged
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
Pass84,001 miles (+7,848)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 84,001 miles
- Test number
- 700959412980
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,153 miles (+8,991)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 76,153 miles
- Test number
- 964526788764
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,162 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 67,162 miles
- Test number
- 182501035476
- MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Fail67,162 miles (+4,477)5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,162 miles
- Test number
- 157961677306
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Pass62,685 miles (+2,397)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 62,685 miles
- Test number
- 878893251160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,288 miles (+2,229)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 60,288 miles
- Test number
- 913331163989
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,059 miles (+2,211)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 58,059 miles
- Test number
- 669391888437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,848 miles (+2,971)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 55,848 miles
- Test number
- 188213405112
- NoteRear exhaust corroding
Pass52,877 miles (+2,665)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 52,877 miles
- Test number
- 288005204478
- NoteRear exhaust corroding
Pass50,212 miles (+3,067)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 50,212 miles
- Test number
- 239922713121
- NoteNearside rear tyre out of shape near to limit
Pass47,145 miles (+3,006)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 47,145 miles
- Test number
- 129529382025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine management light on
- NoteOffside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges defined raised tread but nearing canvass
- NoteRear exaust poor
Pass44,139 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 44,139 miles
- Test number
- 826580961054
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteFront tyres wearing on edges raised tread pattern
- NoteRear brakes squeal
- NoteRear tyres cracking nearside wearing on edge
Fail44,139 miles (+3,611)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,139 miles
- Test number
- 397299451025
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteFront tyres wearing on edges raised tread pattern
- NoteRear brakes squeal
- NoteRear tyres cracking nearside wearing on edge
Pass40,528 miles (+5,061)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 40,528 miles
- Test number
- 402636400160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,467 miles (+5,865)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 35,467 miles
- Test number
- 331422839166
- 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)
Pass29,602 miles (+6,902)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 29,602 miles
- Test number
- 173811268140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,700 miles (+4,498)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2008
- Odometer
- 22,700 miles
- Test number
- 171951947181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,202 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2007
- Odometer
- 18,202 miles
- Test number
- 184087236173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V25 KAT
- Does V25 KAT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V25 KAT is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V25 KAT?
- The MOT on V25 KAT is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V25 KAT done?
- V25 KAT was recorded at 104,069 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 4,424 miles a year.
- Has V25 KAT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V25 KAT has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on V25 KAT 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 V25 KAT find?
- V25 KAT passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside; nearside indicator tell-tale inoperative; nearside windscreen wiper blade defective, and 6 more.
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