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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

ARY 18MOT history

ARY 18 is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 59,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

ARY 18 silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
59,050 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ARY 18
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

ARY 18 was last recorded at 59,050 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 2,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,161 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,889 miles
Average per year
2,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,050 miles
  • 2024 – 56,161 miles
  • 2023 – 54,324 miles
  • 2022 – 53,623 miles
  • 2021 – 52,779 miles
  • 2020 – 50,823 miles
  • 2019 – 48,476 miles
  • 2018 – 46,178 miles
  • 2017 – 43,884 miles
  • 2016 – 39,554 miles
  • 2015 – 35,363 miles
  • 2014 – 31,707 miles
  • 2013 – 28,270 miles
  • 2012 – 24,927 miles
  • 2011 – 22,164 miles
  • 2010 – 18,913 miles
  • 2009 – 16,344 miles
  • 2008 – 11,964 miles
  • 2007 – 9,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,050 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,050 miles (+2,889)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    59,050 miles
    Test number
    916960000803
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass56,161 miles (+1,837)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    56,161 miles
    Test number
    325274371532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,324 miles (+701)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    54,324 miles
    Test number
    167340250817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,623 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    53,623 miles
    Test number
    204619475806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,779 miles (+1,956)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    52,779 miles
    Test number
    359376203606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,823 miles (+2,347)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,823 miles
    Test number
    451932138585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,476 miles (+2,298)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,476 miles
    Test number
    946434880776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    46,178 miles
    Test number
    359931094566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail46,178 miles (+2,294)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,178 miles
    Test number
    603823754222
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass43,884 miles (+4,330)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    43,884 miles
    Test number
    139856090980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,554 miles (+4,191)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    39,554 miles
    Test number
    973791236515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,363 miles (+3,656)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    35,363 miles
    Test number
    746098326177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,707 miles (+3,437)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,707 miles
    Test number
    579854604323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,270 miles (+3,343)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    28,270 miles
    Test number
    556684203320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,927 miles (+2,763)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    24,927 miles
    Test number
    407065802491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,164 miles (+3,251)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    22,164 miles
    Test number
    498344701369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail18,913 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,913 miles
    Test number
    303001200313
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass18,913 miles (+2,569)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    18,913 miles
    Test number
    660031800394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,344 miles (+4,380)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    16,344 miles
    Test number
    852381009312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,964 miles (+2,855)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    11,964 miles
    Test number
    184685208396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    9,109 miles
    Test number
    794929187271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ARY 18

What vehicle is registration ARY 18 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ARY 18 on a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Oct 2004. 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 ARY 18 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ARY 18 is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on ARY 18?
The MOT on ARY 18 is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ARY 18 done?
ARY 18 was recorded at 59,050 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 2,771 miles a year.
Has ARY 18 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ARY 18 has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on ARY 18 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 ARY 18 find?
ARY 18 passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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