Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc
K18 NSVMOT history
K18 NSV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 126,922 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 126,922 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,750 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K18 NSV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 5 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K18 NSV was last recorded at 126,922 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 1,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 125,234 miles · 17 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,688 miles
- Average per year
- 8,750 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,922 miles
- 2025 – 125,234 miles
- 2024 – 119,583 miles
- 2023 – 115,174 miles
- 2022 – 109,330 miles
- 2021 – 99,793 miles
- 2020 – 88,333 miles
- 2019 – 76,276 miles
- 2018 – 67,622 miles
- 2017 – 52,373 miles
- 2016 – 40,601 miles
- 2015 – 27,922 miles
- 2014 – 21,302 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,922 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisorySun strip fitted but not effecting drivers view.
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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
17 tests since 14 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,922 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 126,922 miles
- Test number
- 292498912121
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisorySun strip fitted but not effecting drivers view.
Fail126,922 miles (+1,688)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,922 miles
- Test number
- 798328429417
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisorySun strip fitted but not effecting drivers view.
Pass125,234 miles (+8)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 125,234 miles
- Test number
- 754271312185
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail125,226 miles (+5,643)6 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,226 miles
- Test number
- 295683461776
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass119,583 miles (+4,409)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 119,583 miles
- Test number
- 303140159273
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass115,174 miles (+5,844)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 115,174 miles
- Test number
- 105637046675
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,330 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 109,330 miles
- Test number
- 856226984480
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail109,329 miles (+9,536)2 dangerous5 major3 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,329 miles
- Test number
- 704906959540
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass99,793 miles (+11,460)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 99,793 miles
- Test number
- 313192263154
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass88,333 miles (+12,057)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 88,333 miles
- Test number
- 322407293400
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass76,276 miles (+8,654)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 76,276 miles
- Test number
- 507556924539
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,622 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 67,622 miles
- Test number
- 529919610211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,620 miles (+15,247)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,620 miles
- Test number
- 919608715828
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass52,373 miles (+11,772)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 52,373 miles
- Test number
- 298043422143
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTPMS warning light on
Pass40,601 miles (+12,679)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 40,601 miles
- Test number
- 503927886091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,922 miles (+6,620)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 27,922 miles
- Test number
- 629201245074
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass21,302 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 21,302 miles
- Test number
- 316705744096
- NoteNearside front tyre 3ml in center but worn right down on edge
Questions about K18 NSV
- Does K18 NSV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 NSV is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K18 NSV?
- The MOT on K18 NSV is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K18 NSV done?
- K18 NSV was recorded at 126,922 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 8,750 miles a year.
- Has K18 NSV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K18 NSV has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on K18 NSV 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 NSV find?
- K18 NSV passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; exhaust noisy; items removed from driver's view prior to test, and 1 more.
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