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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc

K18 CYEMOT history

K18 CYE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 160,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2025.

K18 CYE grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2026
Mileage
160,010 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 CYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 CYE was last recorded at 160,010 miles on 16 Apr 2025, 10,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,275 miles · 23 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
10,735 miles
Average per year
9,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,010 miles
  • 2024 – 149,275 miles
  • 2023 – 140,219 miles
  • 2022 – 131,614 miles
  • 2021 – 123,060 miles
  • 2019 – 111,399 miles
  • 2018 – 100,187 miles
  • 2017 – 87,806 miles
  • 2016 – 82,233 miles
  • 2015 – 78,876 miles
  • 2014 – 72,743 miles
  • 2013 – 62,635 miles
  • 2012 – 54,983 miles
  • 2011 – 29,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,010 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    160,010 miles
    Test number
    598499181194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail160,010 miles (+10,735)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,010 miles
    Test number
    237067989241
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) TRACK ROD END (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass149,275 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    149,275 miles
    Test number
    413082396121
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail149,269 miles (+9,050)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,269 miles
    Test number
    124951357841
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,219 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    140,219 miles
    Test number
    185914979029
    • DangerousRear Reverse lamps inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake has little reserve travel

  6. Fail140,219 miles (+8,605)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,219 miles
    Test number
    443728122995
    • DangerousRear Reverse lamps inoperative
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake has little reserve travel

  7. Pass131,614 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    131,614 miles
    Test number
    481255789003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail131,612 miles (+8,552)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,612 miles
    Test number
    494830712248
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass123,060 miles (+11,661)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    123,060 miles
    Test number
    923098781270
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass111,399 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,399 miles
    Test number
    884073134714
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail111,399 miles (+11,212)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,399 miles
    Test number
    311004341311
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass100,187 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,187 miles
    Test number
    592598730585
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail100,187 miles (+12,381)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,187 miles
    Test number
    537677579712
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass87,806 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    87,806 miles
    Test number
    570260627890
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Fail87,799 miles (+5,566)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,799 miles
    Test number
    388838527817
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass82,233 miles (+3,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    82,233 miles
    Test number
    795465102487
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner shopulders

  17. Pass78,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    78,876 miles
    Test number
    862332329639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,876 miles (+6,133)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,876 miles
    Test number
    682093068341
    • FailureFuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside inner rack end slight play

  19. Pass72,743 miles (+10,108)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    72,743 miles
    Test number
    846180904303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,635 miles (+7,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,635 miles
    Test number
    578250793264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass54,983 miles (+7,237)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,983 miles
    Test number
    789874112364
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass47,746 miles (+17,985)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,746 miles
    Test number
    515971392053
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish/crack

  23. Pass29,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,761 miles
    Test number
    927801471016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 CYE

Does K18 CYE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K18 CYE expired on 15 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K18 CYE?
The MOT on K18 CYE expired on 15 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K18 CYE done?
K18 CYE was recorded at 160,010 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2025, an average of 9,239 miles a year.
Has K18 CYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 CYE has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on K18 CYE 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 K18 CYE find?
K18 CYE passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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