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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

Y7 KGKMOT history

Y7 KGK is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 43,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

Y7 KGK black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
43,398 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 KGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 KGK was last recorded at 43,398 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,398 miles · 29 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,398 miles
  • 2025 – 39,420 miles
  • 2024 – 34,481 miles
  • 2023 – 32,308 miles
  • 2022 – 28,753 miles
  • 2021 – 25,174 miles
  • 2020 – 23,071 miles
  • 2019 – 22,137 miles
  • 2018 – 19,895 miles
  • 2017 – 17,739 miles
  • 2016 – 15,268 miles
  • 2015 – 12,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,398 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,398 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    43,398 miles
    Test number
    126734851832
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail43,398 miles (+3,978)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,398 miles
    Test number
    253609293807
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass39,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    39,420 miles
    Test number
    723884389123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail39,419 miles (+4,938)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,419 miles
    Test number
    783657516516
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  5. Pass34,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    34,481 miles
    Test number
    415750845887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail34,481 miles (+2,173)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,481 miles
    Test number
    970396279925
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass32,308 miles (+3,555)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    32,308 miles
    Test number
    545234014343
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass28,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    28,753 miles
    Test number
    353191447843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail28,753 miles (+3,579)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,753 miles
    Test number
    470905271780
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass25,174 miles (+2,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    25,174 miles
    Test number
    238339177960
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass23,071 miles (+934)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    23,071 miles
    Test number
    834949512395
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass22,137 miles (+2,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    22,137 miles
    Test number
    230770332591
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass19,895 miles (+2,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    19,895 miles
    Test number
    255290027633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade torn
  14. Pass17,739 miles (+2,471)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    17,739 miles
    Test number
    437493707934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,268 miles (+2,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    15,268 miles
    Test number
    522978641376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to crack
  16. Pass12,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    12,564 miles
    Test number
    853262204534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y7 KGK

Does Y7 KGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 KGK is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y7 KGK?
The MOT on Y7 KGK is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 KGK done?
Y7 KGK was recorded at 43,398 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 2,809 miles a year.
Has Y7 KGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 KGK has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y7 KGK 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 Y7 KGK find?
Y7 KGK passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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