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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,398 cc

1817 AHMOT history

1817 AH is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

1817 AH grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
97,391 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1817 AH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1817 AH was last recorded at 97,391 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 1,215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
96,176 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,215 miles
Average per year
5,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,391 miles
  • 2025 – 96,176 miles
  • 2024 – 89,045 miles
  • 2023 – 81,428 miles
  • 2022 – 71,131 miles
  • 2021 – 64,137 miles
  • 2020 – 61,429 miles
  • 2019 – 56,108 miles
  • 2018 – 51,814 miles
  • 2017 – 45,935 miles
  • 2016 – 37,802 miles
  • 2015 – 35,851 miles
  • 2014 – 32,309 miles
  • 2013 – 25,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,391 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Fuel cap seal splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,391 miles (+1,215)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    97,391 miles
    Test number
    878755257567
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass96,176 miles (+7,131)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    96,176 miles
    Test number
    306817215119
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  3. Pass89,045 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    89,045 miles
    Test number
    644244506582
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  4. Fail89,045 miles (+7,617)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,045 miles
    Test number
    305486776431
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  5. Pass81,428 miles (+10,297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    81,428 miles
    Test number
    811711966509
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting
  6. Pass71,131 miles (+6,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    71,131 miles
    Test number
    111380706254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear silensor outer case in poor condition
  7. Pass64,137 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    64,137 miles
    Test number
    946683278324
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
  8. Fail64,137 miles (+2,708)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,137 miles
    Test number
    410239449048
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
  9. Pass61,429 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    61,429 miles
    Test number
    335937726203
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  10. Fail61,426 miles (+5,318)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,426 miles
    Test number
    135340809443
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  11. Pass56,108 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,108 miles
    Test number
    655364239250
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box badly corrored
  12. Fail56,105 miles (+4,291)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,105 miles
    Test number
    574195714339
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/ pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside ageing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/pitting badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box badly corrored
  13. Pass51,814 miles (+5,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    51,814 miles
    Test number
    963354926715
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking and aged in tread bars
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass45,935 miles (+8,133)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    45,935 miles
    Test number
    265578965904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    37,802 miles
    Test number
    143212837366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,802 miles (+1,951)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,802 miles
    Test number
    793731254636
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass35,851 miles (+3,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,851 miles
    Test number
    878251535130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass32,309 miles (+6,967)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    32,309 miles
    Test number
    517418524164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,342 miles
    Test number
    829428623198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1817 AH

What vehicle is registration 1817 AH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1817 AH on a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 May 2010. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1817 AH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1817 AH is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1817 AH?
The MOT on 1817 AH is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1817 AH done?
1817 AH was recorded at 97,391 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 5,562 miles a year.
Has 1817 AH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1817 AH has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on 1817 AH 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 1817 AH find?
1817 AH passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust back box corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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