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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

X231 KETMOT history

X231 KET is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 49,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

X231 KET blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
49,592 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X231 KET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X231 KET was last recorded at 49,592 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,891 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
701 miles
Average per year
1,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,592 miles
  • 2024 – 48,891 miles
  • 2023 – 47,940 miles
  • 2022 – 46,972 miles
  • 2021 – 45,786 miles
  • 2019 – 43,724 miles
  • 2018 – 41,113 miles
  • 2017 – 39,688 miles
  • 2016 – 38,252 miles
  • 2015 – 36,408 miles
  • 2014 – 34,875 miles
  • 2013 – 33,521 miles
  • 2012 – 32,198 miles
  • 2011 – 30,323 miles
  • 2010 – 29,343 miles
  • 2009 – 27,680 miles
  • 2008 – 25,994 miles
  • 2007 – 23,159 miles
  • 2006 – 20,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,592 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,592 miles (+701)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    49,592 miles
    Test number
    568517289447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass48,891 miles (+951)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    48,891 miles
    Test number
    921475493200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass47,940 miles (+968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    47,940 miles
    Test number
    853196348999
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass46,972 miles (+1,186)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    46,972 miles
    Test number
    966892743738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,786 miles (+1,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    45,786 miles
    Test number
    302952035823
    • AdvisoryExhaust front section in poor condition

  6. Pass44,782 miles (+1,058)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    44,782 miles
    Test number
    453522641875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,724 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,724 miles
    Test number
    875666078182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,454 miles (+1,341)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    42,454 miles
    Test number
    794319379370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,113 miles (+1,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    41,113 miles
    Test number
    350189094014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass39,688 miles (+1,436)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    39,688 miles
    Test number
    846770419529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,252 miles (+1,844)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    38,252 miles
    Test number
    313175008701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,408 miles (+1,533)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    36,408 miles
    Test number
    269996905063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,875 miles (+1,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    34,875 miles
    Test number
    379918404052
    • 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)

  14. Pass33,521 miles (+1,323)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,521 miles
    Test number
    405577303026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,198 miles (+1,875)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    32,198 miles
    Test number
    958056602069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,323 miles (+980)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    30,323 miles
    Test number
    725787601087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,343 miles (+1,663)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    29,343 miles
    Test number
    444822710042
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass27,680 miles (+1,686)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,680 miles
    Test number
    572520219050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,994 miles (+2,835)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    25,994 miles
    Test number
    601235308055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    23,159 miles
    Test number
    994190017037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail23,159 miles (+2,243)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,159 miles
    Test number
    480539707030
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

  22. Fail20,916 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,916 miles
    Test number
    411481116043
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  23. Pass20,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    20,916 miles
    Test number
    994421216031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X231 KET

Does X231 KET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X231 KET is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X231 KET?
The MOT on X231 KET is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X231 KET done?
X231 KET was recorded at 49,592 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 1,438 miles a year.
Has X231 KET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X231 KET has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2007.
Has the mileage on X231 KET 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 X231 KET find?
X231 KET passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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