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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,422 cc

K18 RSDMOT history

K18 RSD is a red diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 184,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

K18 RSD red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
184,308 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 RSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 RSD was last recorded at 184,308 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 1,941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,367 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,941 miles
Average per year
8,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,308 miles
  • 2024 – 182,367 miles
  • 2023 – 180,537 miles
  • 2022 – 167,553 miles
  • 2021 – 158,857 miles
  • 2020 – 151,695 miles
  • 2019 – 146,195 miles
  • 2018 – 140,647 miles
  • 2017 – 136,171 miles
  • 2016 – 132,532 miles
  • 2015 – 125,556 miles
  • 2014 – 115,810 miles
  • 2013 – 103,614 miles
  • 2012 – 88,582 miles
  • 2011 – 73,867 miles
  • 2010 – 59,575 miles
  • 2009 – 44,783 miles
  • 2008 – 30,810 miles
  • 2007 – 22,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,308 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFuel hoses connected to the fuel filter in the engine bay are perished
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded and covered in tape (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded and covered in tape (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded and covered in tape (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded and covered in tape (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded and covered in tape (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded and covered in tape (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,308 miles (+1,941)2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    184,308 miles
    Test number
    181030448537
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel hoses connected to the fuel filter in the engine bay are perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded and covered in tape (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded and covered in tape (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded and covered in tape (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded and covered in tape (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded and covered in tape (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded and covered in tape (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass182,367 miles (+1,830)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    182,367 miles
    Test number
    306363439216
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass180,537 miles (+12,984)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    180,537 miles
    Test number
    962548146405
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass167,553 miles (+8,696)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    167,553 miles
    Test number
    154775302383
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  5. Pass158,857 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    158,857 miles
    Test number
    896873392087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail158,800 miles (+7,105)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,800 miles
    Test number
    503795901748
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass151,695 miles (+5,500)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    151,695 miles
    Test number
    884327786577
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  8. Pass146,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,195 miles
    Test number
    884066600787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail146,195 miles (+5,548)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,195 miles
    Test number
    217193829653
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass140,647 miles (+4,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    140,647 miles
    Test number
    424926697883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  11. Pass136,171 miles (+3,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    136,171 miles
    Test number
    495344740235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass132,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    132,532 miles
    Test number
    331858079978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail132,532 miles (+6,976)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,532 miles
    Test number
    232415355080
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass125,556 miles (+9,746)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    125,556 miles
    Test number
    127865695113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear back box has some corrosion

  15. Pass115,810 miles (+12,196)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    115,810 miles
    Test number
    389297014203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass103,614 miles (+15,032)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    103,614 miles
    Test number
    299509213282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,582 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    88,582 miles
    Test number
    389525612243
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  18. Fail88,582 miles (+14,715)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,582 miles
    Test number
    736695612283
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  19. Pass73,867 miles (+14,292)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    73,867 miles
    Test number
    567419601236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,575 miles (+14,792)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    59,575 miles
    Test number
    981292420270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,783 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,783 miles
    Test number
    933413729223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail44,741 miles (+13,931)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,741 miles
    Test number
    851943029212
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass30,810 miles (+8,124)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    30,810 miles
    Test number
    234685228239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    22,686 miles
    Test number
    193035317222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 RSD

Does K18 RSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 RSD is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 RSD?
The MOT on K18 RSD is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 RSD done?
K18 RSD was recorded at 184,308 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 8,660 miles a year.
Has K18 RSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 RSD has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on K18 RSD 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 RSD find?
K18 RSD passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 14 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; fuel hoses connected to the fuel filter in the engine bay are perished, and 13 more.

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