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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

V708 KAVMOT history

V708 KAV is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Dec 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Dec 2023
Mileage
97,700 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V708 KAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V708 KAV was last recorded at 97,700 miles on 10 Dec 2022, 10,268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,432 miles · 31 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
10,268 miles
Average per year
2,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 97,700 miles
  • 2021 – 87,432 miles
  • 2017 – 87,108 miles
  • 2016 – 86,647 miles
  • 2015 – 85,918 miles
  • 2014 – 84,839 miles
  • 2013 – 83,688 miles
  • 2012 – 81,725 miles
  • 2011 – 75,951 miles
  • 2010 – 69,898 miles
  • 2009 – 66,266 miles
  • 2008 – 63,697 miles
  • 2007 – 54,463 miles
  • 2006 – 50,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,700 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,700 miles (+10,268)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    97,700 miles
    Test number
    758298122783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass87,432 miles (+324)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,432 miles
    Test number
    387129182991
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,108 miles (+461)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,108 miles
    Test number
    852448283307
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded

  4. Pass86,647 miles (+729)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,647 miles
    Test number
    444250277724
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/corroded
    • AdvisoryPassenger wiper blade splitting

  5. Pass85,918 miles (+1,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    85,918 miles
    Test number
    916772416018
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  6. Fail84,839 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,839 miles
    Test number
    307593974247
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Pass84,839 miles (+1,151)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,839 miles
    Test number
    377873174438
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass83,688 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    83,688 miles
    Test number
    235607743250
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  9. Fail83,686 miles (+1,961)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,686 miles
    Test number
    495215143237
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Pass81,725 miles (+5,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    81,725 miles
    Test number
    268730272270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass75,951 miles (+6,053)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    75,951 miles
    Test number
    769937671229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,898 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,898 miles
    Test number
    993736640263
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  13. Fail69,893 miles (+3,627)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,893 miles
    Test number
    744033540240
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  14. Pass66,266 miles (+2,569)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    66,266 miles
    Test number
    591900669267
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSome noise from n/s/rear wheelbearing
    • NoteSuspect some noise from o/s/front wheelbearing

  15. Pass63,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    63,697 miles
    Test number
    731838768201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,697 miles (+9,234)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,697 miles
    Test number
    302291268487
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  17. Pass54,463 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    54,463 miles
    Test number
    484312267205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,459 miles (+4,149)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,459 miles
    Test number
    332181867270
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAlmost 25% imbalance on front brakes

  19. Pass50,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    50,310 miles
    Test number
    644248966287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V708 KAV

Does V708 KAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V708 KAV expired on 30 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V708 KAV?
The MOT on V708 KAV expired on 30 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V708 KAV done?
V708 KAV was recorded at 97,700 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2022, an average of 2,924 miles a year.
Has V708 KAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V708 KAV has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2014.
Has the mileage on V708 KAV 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 V708 KAV find?
V708 KAV passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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