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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

RL 2182MOT history

RL 2182 is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 66,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

RL 2182 white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
66,270 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RL 2182
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RL 2182 was last recorded at 66,270 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 2,965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,305 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,965 miles
Average per year
3,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,270 miles
  • 2025 – 63,305 miles
  • 2024 – 60,458 miles
  • 2023 – 58,407 miles
  • 2022 – 56,018 miles
  • 2021 – 53,947 miles
  • 2020 – 48,666 miles
  • 2019 – 45,001 miles
  • 2018 – 41,437 miles
  • 2017 – 37,541 miles
  • 2016 – 34,963 miles
  • 2015 – 31,749 miles
  • 2014 – 25,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,270 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Both front lower arm bushes starting to split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both rear tyres slightly out of shape around inner sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear brake discs slightly pitted around inner sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear exhaust box outer skin starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,270 miles (+2,965)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    66,270 miles
    Test number
    571580384410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,305 miles (+2,847)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    63,305 miles
    Test number
    585160317868
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked quite badly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked quite badly. (215/40R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass60,458 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    60,458 miles
    Test number
    495492707418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush torn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Fail60,458 miles (+2,051)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,458 miles
    Test number
    552144741470
    • MajorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush torn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass58,407 miles (+2,389)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    58,407 miles
    Test number
    135064212336
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box outer skin deteriorated.
  6. Pass56,018 miles (+2,071)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    56,018 miles
    Test number
    393880190504
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box outer skin starting to deteriorate.
  7. Pass53,947 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    53,947 miles
    Test number
    885859236969
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm bushes starting to split
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape around inner sides
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly pitted around inner sides
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin starting to corrode
  8. Fail53,947 miles (+5,281)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,947 miles
    Test number
    567049598924
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm bushes starting to split
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape around inner sides
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly pitted around inner sides
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin starting to corrode
  9. Pass48,666 miles (+3,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    48,666 miles
    Test number
    628476672699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc scored and discoloured. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass45,001 miles (+3,564)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    45,001 miles
    Test number
    266248681427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,437 miles (+3,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    41,437 miles
    Test number
    699898481705
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriorated
  12. Pass37,541 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,541 miles
    Test number
    277433625258
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Fail37,541 miles (+2,578)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,541 miles
    Test number
    828948637526
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing out of shape inner edges
  14. Pass34,963 miles (+3,214)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,963 miles
    Test number
    596878741119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,749 miles (+6,072)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,749 miles
    Test number
    409574855016
    • DangerousBoth front tyres bald on inner edges
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass25,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,677 miles
    Test number
    497795054057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RL 2182

What vehicle is registration RL 2182 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RL 2182 on a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Mar 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RL 2182 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RL 2182 is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on RL 2182?
The MOT on RL 2182 is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RL 2182 done?
RL 2182 was recorded at 66,270 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 3,377 miles a year.
Has RL 2182 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RL 2182 has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on RL 2182 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 RL 2182 find?
RL 2182 passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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