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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

K18 NWLMOT history

K18 NWL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Mar 2013. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 72,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2025.

K18 NWL blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Jul 2026
Mileage
72,919 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 NWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
21 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 NWL was last recorded at 72,919 miles on 2 Jul 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,915 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,919 miles
  • 2024 – 63,817 miles
  • 2023 – 57,388 miles
  • 2022 – 48,011 miles
  • 2021 – 34,581 miles
  • 2020 – 32,673 miles
  • 2019 – 27,527 miles
  • 2018 – 23,047 miles
  • 2017 – 20,052 miles
  • 2016 – 15,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,919 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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.

  • Brake performance unable to be tested

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Emissions unable to be completed

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,919 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    72,919 miles
    Test number
    660877018889
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

  2. Fail72,919 miles (+4)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,919 miles
    Test number
    550281822997
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

  3. Fail72,915 miles (+9,098)9 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,915 miles
    Test number
    942357241962
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever raises to 'stop' (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps fault with intermittent switch (4.1.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass63,817 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    63,817 miles
    Test number
    804688367033
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside BODY DAMAGE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Body panel slightly loose ARCH LINNER RUBBING ON DROP LINK (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail63,817 miles (+8)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,817 miles
    Test number
    769937128628
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner arch rubbing link arm
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger side body panel damaged

  6. Fail63,809 miles (+6,421)1 dangerous7 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,809 miles
    Test number
    497817044448
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner arch rubbing link arm
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger side body panel damaged

  7. Pass57,388 miles (+9,377)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    57,388 miles
    Test number
    879654822270
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass48,011 miles (+13,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    48,011 miles
    Test number
    963819273842
    • 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))

  9. Pass34,581 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    34,581 miles
    Test number
    470432850294
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Fail34,581 miles (+1,908)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,581 miles
    Test number
    675312892919
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass32,673 miles (+5,146)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    32,673 miles
    Test number
    472848518764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,527 miles (+4,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    27,527 miles
    Test number
    577526832519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass23,047 miles (+2,995)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    23,047 miles
    Test number
    946272709741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,052 miles (+4,482)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    20,052 miles
    Test number
    103763636920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    15,570 miles
    Test number
    764196670383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 NWL

Does K18 NWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K18 NWL expired on 1 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K18 NWL?
The MOT on K18 NWL expired on 1 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K18 NWL done?
K18 NWL was recorded at 72,919 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2025, an average of 6,148 miles a year.
Has K18 NWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 NWL has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on K18 NWL 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 NWL find?
K18 NWL passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect: headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps.

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