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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

X446 KETMOT history

X446 KET is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

X446 KET grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
111,673 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X446 KET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X446 KET was last recorded at 111,673 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,670 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,673 miles
  • 2025 – 103,663 miles
  • 2024 – 92,542 miles
  • 2023 – 87,333 miles
  • 2022 – 84,641 miles
  • 2021 – 83,346 miles
  • 2020 – 81,901 miles
  • 2019 – 80,587 miles
  • 2018 – 78,765 miles
  • 2017 – 77,123 miles
  • 2016 – 75,429 miles
  • 2015 – 73,463 miles
  • 2014 – 70,432 miles
  • 2013 – 68,316 miles
  • 2012 – 66,357 miles
  • 2011 – 61,845 miles
  • 2010 – 58,980 miles
  • 2009 – 55,297 miles
  • 2008 – 49,021 miles
  • 2007 – 44,271 miles
  • 2006 – 38,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,673 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryMost of the rear suspension is slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to front

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,673 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    111,673 miles
    Test number
    969622249449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMost of the rear suspension is slightly corroded

  2. Fail111,670 miles (+8,007)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,670 miles
    Test number
    681926458188
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMost of the rear suspension is slightly corroded

  3. Pass103,663 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    103,663 miles
    Test number
    866268047320
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated on dash
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Fail103,661 miles (+11,119)1 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,661 miles
    Test number
    620156021065
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated on dash
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass92,542 miles (+5,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    92,542 miles
    Test number
    763601437823
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass87,333 miles (+2,692)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    87,333 miles
    Test number
    462128826904
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))

  7. Pass84,641 miles (+5)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    84,641 miles
    Test number
    904679368767
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps poor beam pattern

  8. Fail84,636 miles (+1,290)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,636 miles
    Test number
    398872319662
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPoor beam pattern on both front headlamps

  9. Pass83,346 miles (+1,445)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    83,346 miles
    Test number
    175863314390
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLong hand brake lever travel
    • AdvisoryMost of the front and rear suspension is slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryPoor beam pattern on both head lamps

  10. Pass81,901 miles (+1,314)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    81,901 miles
    Test number
    204780516889
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPark brake outer cable swelled up

  11. Pass80,587 miles (+1,822)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    80,587 miles
    Test number
    893880812506
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake cable outer casing deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass78,765 miles (+1,642)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,765 miles
    Test number
    947633764276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass77,123 miles (+1,694)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    77,123 miles
    Test number
    118243478707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded

  14. Pass75,429 miles (+1,966)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,429 miles
    Test number
    736641570135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded

  15. Pass73,463 miles (+3,031)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,463 miles
    Test number
    786624675164
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear axle slightly corroded

  16. Pass70,432 miles (+2,116)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    70,432 miles
    Test number
    136040964151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust centre section slightly deteriorated
    • NoteExhaust rear section slightly deteriorated

  17. Pass68,316 miles (+1,959)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    68,316 miles
    Test number
    935808163193
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  18. Pass66,357 miles (+4,512)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,357 miles
    Test number
    379044162143
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear axle slightly corroded

  19. Pass61,845 miles (+2,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,845 miles
    Test number
    546719451150
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass58,980 miles (+3,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,980 miles
    Test number
    351083370132
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass55,297 miles (+6,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    55,297 miles
    Test number
    520181889141
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass49,021 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    49,021 miles
    Test number
    512785458193
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail49,021 miles (+4,750)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,021 miles
    Test number
    721965758127
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass44,271 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,271 miles
    Test number
    123965967149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,268 miles (+5,786)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,268 miles
    Test number
    713387057148
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass38,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    38,482 miles
    Test number
    124376636196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X446 KET

Does X446 KET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X446 KET is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X446 KET?
The MOT on X446 KET is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X446 KET done?
X446 KET was recorded at 111,673 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 3,690 miles a year.
Has X446 KET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X446 KET has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X446 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 X446 KET find?
X446 KET passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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