Volkswagen Polo
Beige · Petrol · 1990 · 1,272 cc
G618 XAEMOT history
G618 XAE is a beige petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 1990. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 83,490 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 83,490 mi
- At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 13 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,796 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- G618 XAE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,272 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1990
- First used
- 30 Apr 1990
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
G618 XAE was last recorded at 83,490 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 83,480 miles · 19 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 1,796 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 83,490 miles
- 2024 – 82,350 miles
- 2022 – 81,999 miles
- 2021 – 79,104 miles
- 2020 – 79,071 miles
- 2015 – 78,592 miles
- 2013 – 76,368 miles
- 2012 – 69,774 miles
- 2011 – 62,553 miles
- 2010 – 58,625 miles
- 2009 – 54,583 miles
- 2008 – 52,427 miles
- 2007 – 50,474 miles
- 2006 – 48,267 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass83,490 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front top mount worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Engine idle to low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front both Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,490 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 83,490 miles
- Test number
- 797989797433
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail83,480 miles (+1,130)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,480 miles
- Test number
- 235688192183
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass82,350 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 82,350 miles
- Test number
- 867734593400
- AdvisoryNearside Front top mount worn
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine idle to low
Fail82,340 miles (+341)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,340 miles
- Test number
- 411663421392
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front top mount worn
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine idle to low
Pass81,999 miles (+2,895)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 81,999 miles
- Test number
- 348304878461
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass79,104 miles (+21)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 79,104 miles
- Test number
- 940626122817
- MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger's seat has defect
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps
- AdvisoryFront both Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has play
Fail79,083 miles (+12)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,083 miles
- Test number
- 525708271948
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps
- AdvisoryFront both Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has play
Fail79,071 miles (+479)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,071 miles
- Test number
- 454050314758
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,592 miles (+2,224)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 78,592 miles
- Test number
- 269389725296
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass76,368 miles (+6,594)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 76,368 miles
- Test number
- 797251713228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,774 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 69,774 miles
- Test number
- 888145112169
- NoteNearside front wiper split.
Fail69,766 miles (+7,213)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,766 miles
- Test number
- 148485812199
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- NoteNearside front wiper split.
Pass62,553 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 62,553 miles
- Test number
- 275754501444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,552 miles (+3,927)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,552 miles
- Test number
- 149264501181
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s stoplight dim
- NoteOil leak on engine
Pass58,625 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 58,625 miles
- Test number
- 301413710189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,246 miles (+3,663)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,246 miles
- Test number
- 310463610118
- FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,583 miles (+2,156)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 54,583 miles
- Test number
- 782222319136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,427 miles (+1,953)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 52,427 miles
- Test number
- 294556508130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,474 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 50,474 miles
- Test number
- 110899907170
- NoteH.c high
- NoteO/s/r tyre splitting
- NoteOil leak poss from filter
- NoteSlight rear bearing play
Fail50,474 miles (+2,207)1 repaired4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,474 miles
- Test number
- 342059007187
- Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteH.c high
- NoteO/s/r tyre splitting
- NoteOil leak poss from filter
- NoteSlight rear bearing play
Pass48,267 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 48,267 miles
- Test number
- 262715116476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about G618 XAE
- Does G618 XAE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G618 XAE is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on G618 XAE?
- The MOT on G618 XAE is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has G618 XAE done?
- G618 XAE was recorded at 83,490 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 1,796 miles a year.
- Has G618 XAE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. G618 XAE has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on G618 XAE 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 G618 XAE find?
- G618 XAE passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.
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