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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc

S118 FUDMOT history

S118 FUD is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 122,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
122,745 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S118 FUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S118 FUD was last recorded at 122,745 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 818 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,927 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
818 miles
Average per year
3,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,745 miles
  • 2025 – 121,927 miles
  • 2024 – 121,082 miles
  • 2023 – 118,765 miles
  • 2022 – 114,864 miles
  • 2021 – 106,829 miles
  • 2020 – 97,952 miles
  • 2019 – 96,316 miles
  • 2018 – 93,966 miles
  • 2017 – 93,297 miles
  • 2016 – 92,397 miles
  • 2015 – 80,824 miles
  • 2014 – 79,754 miles
  • 2013 – 70,932 miles
  • 2012 – 67,951 miles
  • 2011 – 66,736 miles
  • 2010 – 62,105 miles
  • 2009 – 60,053 miles
  • 2008 – 57,712 miles
  • 2007 – 55,384 miles
  • 2006 – 51,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,745 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,745 miles (+818)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    122,745 miles
    Test number
    320197843430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,927 miles (+845)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    121,927 miles
    Test number
    265645455765
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,082 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    121,082 miles
    Test number
    510118149011
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail121,072 miles (+2,307)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,072 miles
    Test number
    916420314338
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,765 miles (+3,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,765 miles
    Test number
    803285834937
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  6. Pass114,864 miles (+8,035)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    114,864 miles
    Test number
    258992225972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,829 miles (+8,877)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    106,829 miles
    Test number
    957892249973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,952 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,952 miles
    Test number
    446338287692
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slight binding

  9. Fail97,952 miles (+1,636)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,952 miles
    Test number
    964665764076
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slight binding

  10. Pass96,316 miles (+2,350)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    96,316 miles
    Test number
    981616879177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,966 miles (+669)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,966 miles
    Test number
    678915518031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,297 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,297 miles
    Test number
    805408665653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,397 miles (+11,573)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,397 miles
    Test number
    152417806639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,824 miles (+1,070)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,824 miles
    Test number
    469006765058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

  15. Pass79,754 miles (+6,017)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    79,754 miles
    Test number
    316647254004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteBattery slightly loose but still secure
    • NoteEvidence of front wheels fouling on inner wings not fouling at test
    • NoteFront and rear suspension lowered

  16. Fail73,737 miles (+2,805)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,737 miles
    Test number
    826325454023
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteEvidence of front wheels fouling on inner wings not fouling at test
    • NoteFront and rear suspension lowered

  17. Pass70,932 miles (+2,981)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    70,932 miles
    Test number
    226243453098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth front indicators faded
    • NoteO/s outer sill corroded

  18. Pass67,951 miles (+9)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    67,951 miles
    Test number
    748720362021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteFront exhaust coroding

  19. Fail67,942 miles (+1,206)5 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,942 miles
    Test number
    757675752092
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteFront exhaust coroding

  20. Pass66,736 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,736 miles
    Test number
    895523541246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,665 miles (+4,560)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,665 miles
    Test number
    365889531231
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass62,105 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    62,105 miles
    Test number
    924619820203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail62,097 miles (+2,044)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,097 miles
    Test number
    111208220265
    • FailureParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass60,053 miles (+2,341)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    60,053 miles
    Test number
    360262219423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,712 miles (+2,328)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    57,712 miles
    Test number
    750520248261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,384 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    55,384 miles
    Test number
    554147537218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    51,743 miles
    Test number
    583123046268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S118 FUD

Does S118 FUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S118 FUD is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S118 FUD?
The MOT on S118 FUD is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S118 FUD done?
S118 FUD was recorded at 122,745 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 3,632 miles a year.
Has S118 FUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S118 FUD has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S118 FUD 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 S118 FUD find?
S118 FUD passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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