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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,400 cc

Y23 KJTMOT history

Y23 KJT is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 90,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

Y23 KJT black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
90,258 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 KJT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 KJT was last recorded at 90,258 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 5,055 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Feb 2022: 74,423 miles, lower than 76,423 miles on 7 Feb 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
85,203 miles · 26 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
5,055 miles
Average per year
4,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,258 miles
  • 2024 – 85,203 miles
  • 2023 – 78,398 miles
  • 2022 – 74,423 miles
  • 2021 – 72,341 miles
  • 2020 – 69,973 miles
  • 2019 – 59,209 miles
  • 2017 – 48,226 miles
  • 2016 – 40,940 miles
  • 2015 – 38,423 miles
  • 2014 – 35,907 miles
  • 2013 – 32,022 miles
  • 2012 – 27,114 miles
  • 2011 – 21,928 miles
  • 2010 – 20,063 miles
  • 2009 – 17,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,258 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion evident on under body and components

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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriating \ corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central part of exhaust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,258 miles (+5,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    90,258 miles
    Test number
    984954815991
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion evident on under body and components

  2. Pass85,203 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    85,203 miles
    Test number
    246206792554
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail85,198 miles (+6,800)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,198 miles
    Test number
    387153584787
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass78,398 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    78,398 miles
    Test number
    857208332705
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin deteriating \ corroded

  5. Fail78,398 miles (+3,975)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,398 miles
    Test number
    214158326422
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin deteriating \ corroded

  6. Pass74,423 miles (-2,000)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    74,423 miles
    Test number
    764514721786
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central part of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail76,423 miles (+4,082)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,423 miles
    Test number
    755219345829
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working Wing mirror side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central part of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass72,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    72,341 miles
    Test number
    464004255455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,341 miles (+2,368)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,341 miles
    Test number
    134648193702
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass69,973 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    69,973 miles
    Test number
    989561937870
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded .

  11. Fail69,973 miles (+10,764)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,973 miles
    Test number
    702115738721
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded .

  12. Pass59,209 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,209 miles
    Test number
    330695752156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Fail59,209 miles (+10,983)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,209 miles
    Test number
    321775618204
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass48,226 miles (+7,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,226 miles
    Test number
    415740932513
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass40,940 miles (+2,517)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    40,940 miles
    Test number
    831059408039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,423 miles (+2,516)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,423 miles
    Test number
    699875521501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,907 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    35,907 miles
    Test number
    688191444294
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  18. Fail35,907 miles (+3,885)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,907 miles
    Test number
    909401844223
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass32,022 miles (+4,908)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    32,022 miles
    Test number
    376696863259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    27,114 miles
    Test number
    275519462212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,114 miles (+5,186)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,114 miles
    Test number
    178768762259
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades starting to smear not affecting drivers view

  22. Pass21,928 miles (+1,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    21,928 miles
    Test number
    236744461234
    • 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)

  23. Pass20,063 miles (+2,773)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    20,063 miles
    Test number
    422934780283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,290 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    17,290 miles
    Test number
    811119179297
    • 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)

Questions about Y23 KJT

Does Y23 KJT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y23 KJT expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y23 KJT?
The MOT on Y23 KJT expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y23 KJT done?
Y23 KJT was recorded at 90,258 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 4,548 miles a year.
Has Y23 KJT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 KJT has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y23 KJT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Feb 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y23 KJT find?
Y23 KJT passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; slight corrosion evident on under body and components.

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