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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

V31 KJWMOT history

V31 KJW is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 105,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

V31 KJW white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
105,560 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 KJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
7 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 KJW was last recorded at 105,560 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,943 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
617 miles
Average per year
5,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,560 miles
  • 2025 – 104,943 miles
  • 2024 – 103,525 miles
  • 2023 – 101,701 miles
  • 2022 – 99,111 miles
  • 2021 – 96,043 miles
  • 2020 – 89,764 miles
  • 2019 – 79,648 miles
  • 2018 – 73,095 miles
  • 2017 – 64,265 miles
  • 2016 – 57,724 miles
  • 2015 – 49,865 miles
  • 2014 – 45,726 miles
  • 2013 – 32,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,560 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside outer sill slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,560 miles (+617)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    105,560 miles
    Test number
    458107210792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass104,943 miles (+1,418)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    104,943 miles
    Test number
    652377609485
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass103,525 miles (+1,824)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    103,525 miles
    Test number
    631195509287
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR OF BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES AND O/S N/S REAR OUTER PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage POWER PIPE TO RACK (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S AT SPRING SEATS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass101,701 miles (+2,590)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    101,701 miles
    Test number
    427971451839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass99,111 miles (+3,068)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    99,111 miles
    Test number
    698084386673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,043 miles (+6,279)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    96,043 miles
    Test number
    537167112685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,764 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    89,764 miles
    Test number
    534371877928
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail89,764 miles (+10,116)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,764 miles
    Test number
    405053423002
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass79,648 miles (+6,553)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    79,648 miles
    Test number
    368854863472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,095 miles (+8,830)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,095 miles
    Test number
    368437236509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,265 miles (+6,541)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    64,265 miles
    Test number
    332726555141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,724 miles (+7,859)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    57,724 miles
    Test number
    565712609638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,865 miles (+4,139)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,865 miles
    Test number
    999782095080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,726 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    45,726 miles
    Test number
    479540144406
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking in tread area
  15. Fail45,726 miles (+12,813)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,726 miles
    Test number
    199110144381
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking in tread area
  16. Pass32,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    32,913 miles
    Test number
    635957553392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V31 KJW

Does V31 KJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 KJW is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 KJW?
The MOT on V31 KJW is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 KJW done?
V31 KJW was recorded at 105,560 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 5,919 miles a year.
Has V31 KJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 KJW has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on V31 KJW 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 V31 KJW find?
V31 KJW passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside outer sill slightly corroded; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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