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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

K18 RBHMOT history

K18 RBH is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 47,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

K18 RBH white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
47,234 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 RBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
8 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 RBH was last recorded at 47,234 miles on 11 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Sept 2026: 47,234 miles, lower than 47,235 miles on 10 Sept 2026.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
47,235 miles · 10 Sept 2026
Average per year
5,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,234 miles
  • 2025 – 46,104 miles
  • 2024 – 44,651 miles
  • 2023 – 42,226 miles
  • 2022 – 35,120 miles
  • 2021 – 25,652 miles
  • 2020 – 23,297 miles
  • 2019 – 12,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,234 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

10 tests since 17 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,234 miles (-1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    47,234 miles
    Test number
    822335928592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail47,235 miles (+1,131)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,235 miles
    Test number
    457222557980
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake operation high
  3. Pass46,104 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    46,104 miles
    Test number
    708699362848
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake requires attention.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly worn.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  4. Fail46,099 miles (+1,448)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,099 miles
    Test number
    920597491134
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake requires attention.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly worn.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  5. Pass44,651 miles (+2,425)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    44,651 miles
    Test number
    240301512691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,226 miles (+7,106)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    42,226 miles
    Test number
    739245292047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,120 miles (+9,468)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    35,120 miles
    Test number
    123769698074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,652 miles (+2,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    25,652 miles
    Test number
    326732218620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass23,297 miles (+11,011)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    23,297 miles
    Test number
    954812588897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass12,286 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    12,286 miles
    Test number
    814586866387
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Questions about K18 RBH

Does K18 RBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 RBH is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 RBH?
The MOT on K18 RBH is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 RBH done?
K18 RBH was recorded at 47,234 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 5,004 miles a year.
Has K18 RBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 RBH has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K18 RBH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Sept 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K18 RBH find?
K18 RBH passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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