VOLKSWAGEN RK61XKO MOT History, Tax Status & Mileage

infoGeneral Information

Make	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	POLO
Colour	SILVER
Year of manufacture	2011
Fuel type	PETROL
Wheelplan	2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration	01 Sep 2011
Vehicle age	15 years
Type approval	M1
Date of last V5C issued	08 Apr 2024
Marked for export	No
Ownership stability	Medium-term ownership
Estimated current ownership	2.5 years

local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption

Engine capacity	1,198 cc
Fuel type	PETROL
CO₂ emissions (official)	128 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)	~54 MPG
Environmental rating	7/10
ULEZ & Environmental Compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost	~£841

assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT

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✗ Untaxed Tax due: 07 Apr 2025

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✓ MOT Valid Expires: 17 Mar 2027

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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown

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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: RK61XKO

MOT Expires In

143

days (17 Mar 2027)

Tax Expires In

days (07 Apr 2025)

Registration	RK61XKO
MOT status	✓ Valid
MOT expiry date	17 Mar 2027
MOT days remaining	143 days
Tax status	Untaxed
Tax due date	07 Apr 2025
Tax days remaining	0 days
V5C last issued	08 Apr 2024
Marked for export	No
ULEZ compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Service reminder	1617 miles in ~3 months

psychologyAI & Advanced Insights

AI Buyer Risk Indicator	warningMedium Risk — Check History Carefully
Smart Buyer Recommendation	Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
Vehicle Condition Rating	Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating	4.7 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction	79% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT Outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail Trend	Improving
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)	Near class average
MOT History Score	40/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score	46/100 — Medium Risk
Data Confidence Score	95%
Vehicle Transparency Score	100/100
Vehicle Usage Pattern	Standard
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost	~£1,641 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost	~£841
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost	~£800
Future Repair & Defect Prediction	Brakes, Suspension & Steering, Oil / Fluid Leaks
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk	✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator	Not indicated
Est. Remaining Lifetime	~11.7 years (at current mileage rate)

summarizeAI Vehicle Summary

AI-Generated Summary VOLKSWAGEN POLO (2011), SILVER, PETROL, 1,198cc. Has completed 18 MOT tests, with a 67% pass rate (12 passed, 6 failed). Recorded 74,342 miles, averaging 6,467 miles/yr. 27 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 47/100 (Poor). Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.

historyMOT History Summary

MOT expiry date	2027-03-17
MOT pass rate	67%
Tests passed	12
Tests failed	6
Dangerous defects (total)	0
Major defects (total)	1
Minor defects (total)	0
Advisory items (total)	27
Pass / Fail trend	Improving
vs. UK class average	Near class average

fact_checkFull MOT History (18 Tests)

MOT #18 2026-03-18 15:13

Test number: 449757414520

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 17 Mar 2027

Odometer: 74,342 MI

Items: 5

Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £610 – £1,680

MOT #17 2025-01-16 17:09

Test number: 237988112535

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 18 Jan 2026

Odometer: 72,775 MI

Items: 4

Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Engine oil level warning light is on in dash

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £350 – £1,140

MOT #16 2025-01-16 13:47

Test number: 958535868645

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 72,772 MI

Items: 5

Major Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Engine oil level warning light is on in dash

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £400 – £1,440

MOT #15 2024-01-19 11:21

Test number: 697413085317

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 18 Jan 2025

Odometer: 66,094 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £260 – £670

MOT #14 2024-01-19 11:21

Test number: 377265953069

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 66,094 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £310 – £970

MOT #13 2023-01-05 14:07

Test number: 260200015231

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 04 Jan 2024

Odometer: 60,705 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £60 – £180

MOT #12 2021-12-15 14:18

Test number: 187913955680

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 20 Dec 2022

Odometer: 53,875 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #11 2020-12-21 16:18

Test number: 418319181587

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 20 Dec 2021

Odometer: 50,236 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #10 2019-12-14 14:34

Test number: 802573410002

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 13 Dec 2020

Odometer: 43,068 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #9 2019-05-02 15:18

Test number: 217966500204

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 01 May 2020

Odometer: 40,483 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front tyre perished

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £140 – £580

MOT #8 2019-05-02 15:18

Test number: 631277619073

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 40,483 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front tyre perished

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £190 – £880

MOT #7 2018-05-01 12:56

Test number: 585807048027

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 30 Apr 2019

Odometer: 38,196 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £60 – £150

MOT #6 2016-10-10 16:18

Test number: 206891886318

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 09 Oct 2017

Odometer: 33,237 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #5 2016-10-10 14:00

Test number: 770425805745

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 33,237 MI

Items: 1

Fail Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300

MOT #4 2015-10-06 14:09

Test number: 779824402669

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 05 Oct 2016

Odometer: 28,310 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #3 2015-10-06 11:40

Test number: 165154321561

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 28,310 MI

Items: 1

Fail Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £60 – £180

MOT #2 2014-09-19 16:54

Test number: 106852464239

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 18 Sep 2015

Odometer: 23,628 MI

Items: 4

Advisory Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Tyre monitor light on.
Advisory Offside front tyre worn on shoulders.

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £520 – £1,340

MOT #1 2014-09-18 10:19

Test number: 476721164262

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 23,628 MI

Items: 6

Fail Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Tyre monitor light on.
Advisory Offside front tyre worn on shoulders.

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £720 – £2,140

speedMileage Check

Odometer unit	miles
Mileage registrations	18
First registration	2014-09-18
Last registration	2026-03-18
Latest reading	74,342 miles
Annual avg (est.)	6,467 mi/yr
vs UK average	Average
% of UK avg	91%
Mileage growth trend	Increasing use
Wear level	60% — High Wear
Odometer consistency	✓ Consistent

Registration #1	2014-09-18	23,628 miles
Registration #2	2014-09-19	23,628 miles
Registration #3	2015-10-06	28,310 miles
Registration #4	2015-10-06	28,310 miles
Registration #5	2016-10-10	33,237 miles
Registration #6	2016-10-10	33,237 miles
Registration #7	2018-05-01	38,196 miles
Registration #8	2019-05-02	40,483 miles
Registration #9	2019-05-02	40,483 miles
Registration #10	2019-12-14	43,068 miles
Registration #11	2020-12-21	50,236 miles
Registration #12	2021-12-15	53,875 miles
Registration #13	2023-01-05	60,705 miles
Registration #14	2024-01-19	66,094 miles
Registration #15	2024-01-19	66,094 miles
Registration #16	2025-01-16	72,772 miles
Registration #17	2025-01-16	72,775 miles
Registration #18	2026-03-18	74,342 miles

infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.

list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories

ℹ Top Advisories
Brake Discs	×10
Tyres	×5
Coil Spring	×4
Lighting	×2
Oil Leak Repair	×2

handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions

arrow_forwardInspect brake pads, discs and calipers — recurring brake-related items noted.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread depth and condition; replacement may be needed.
arrow_forwardSuspension components (bushes, shocks, ball joints) should be inspected.
arrow_forwardAt 15 years old, a full service including timing belt/chain check is recommended.

checklistMOT Preparation Advice

arrow_forwardHave brakes checked by a mechanic before the MOT.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread (min 1.6mm) and tyre pressures.
arrow_forwardCheck suspension and steering for play or noise.
arrow_forwardEnsure all lights are working (headlights, brake lights, indicators).
arrow_forwardCheck windscreen wipers and washer fluid.
arrow_forwardCheck for underbody corrosion on sills and chassis.

build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity

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Major Defects

£50 – £300

1 defect found

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Advisory Items

£3,030 – £8,750

27 items noted

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All-Time Total Est.

£3,730 – £11,650

Across all MOT tests

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Latest MOT Est.

£610 – £1,680

Most recent test

info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.

trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation

Est. Market Value

£800

Based on age, mileage & condition

Annual Depreciation

£108

~14% per year

Running Cost / yr

£1,641

Fuel + maintenance est.

Vehicle Age

years old

info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.