VOLKSWAGEN POLO GK09TXB has 22 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2009 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 122,070 miles 1 week ago on Friday 17th April 2026 at 12:36.

The current MOT will expire in 1 year on Monday 10th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027.

GK09TXB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED10TH MAY 2027122,070 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust In Poor Condition
PASSED6TH MAY 202510TH MAY 2026118,681 MI
PASSED3RD MAY 202410TH MAY 2025113,990 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH MAY 202310TH MAY 2024108,150 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED11TH MAY 202210TH MAY 2023101,229 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Electronic Power Steering Wiring Slightly Damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED9TH MAY 2022101,226 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Does Not Illuminate Simultaneously With The Position Lamps Both Side (4.7.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Defective So That It Cannot Be Satisfactorily Operated (1.1.6 (d))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Electronic Power Steering Wiring Slightly Damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 202131ST OCTOBER 202299,620 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Electronic Power Steering Wiring Slightly Damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Rod Ball Joint Has Slight Play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Defective But Can Be Satisfactorily Operated (1.1.6 (d))
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 202013TH OCTOBER 202197,059 MI
FAILED23RD JULY 202097,053 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Power Steering Malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  7. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Obligatory Mirror Insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing 1955515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED10TH MARCH 202096,857 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  8. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Missing In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Exhaust Corroded
  11. ADVISORY - Under Tray Fitted
  12. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED26TH MARCH 201925TH MARCH 202086,329 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED26TH MARCH 201986,329 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  6. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED2ND MAY 20181ST MAY 201980,400 MI
FAILED2ND MAY 201880,400 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Body Has A Sharp Edge Caused By Damage (6.1.c.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED14TH APRIL 201715TH APRIL 201867,873 MI
PASSED11TH APRIL 201615TH APRIL 201755,771 MI
FAILED11TH APRIL 201655,771 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
PASSED31ST MARCH 201515TH APRIL 201652,565 MI
PASSED26TH MARCH 201415TH APRIL 201549,256 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  3. USER ENTERED - O/s Rear Tyre Starting To Crack
PASSED16TH APRIL 201315TH APRIL 201445,754 MI
PASSED8TH MARCH 201220TH MARCH 201334,155 MI
FAILED8TH MARCH 201234,152 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke (7.4.b.3a)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GK09TXB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 68% | MOT Failure Rate: 32%

GK09TXB MOT Comments

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GK09TXB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 122,070 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,181 miles

GK09TXB FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration GK09TXB was manufactured on Friday 20th March 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.4 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 122,070 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,181 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GK09TXB has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 33 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 12 Minor, 22 Major, 0 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does GK09TXB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 GK09TXB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GK09TXB Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 GK09TXB does have Tax. Read more

When does GK09TXB Tax expire?

The current Tax for GK09TXB will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GK09TXB MOT expire?

The current MOT for GK09TXB will expire in 1 year on Monday 10th May 2027. Read more

When did GK09TXB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GK09TXB was on Friday 17th April 2026 at 12:36. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GK09TXB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for GK09TXB we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GK09TXB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for GK09TXB we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 68% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GK09TXB?

GK09TXB is registered as a 2009 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has GK09TXB done?

The odometer reading for GK09TXB at the last MOT in April 2026 was 122,070 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,181 miles per year. Read more

How old is GK09TXB?

The vehicle GK09TXB was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Friday 20th March 2009. Read more

What colour is GK09TXB?

The official colour of GK09TXB is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does GK09TXB have?

GK09TXB has a 1.4 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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