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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,197 cc

S18 AFUMOT history

S18 AFU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 99,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

S18 AFU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
99,135 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 AFU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
29 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 AFU was last recorded at 99,135 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 3,678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,457 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,678 miles
Average per year
8,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,135 miles
  • 2025 – 95,457 miles
  • 2024 – 92,528 miles
  • 2023 – 86,000 miles
  • 2022 – 79,509 miles
  • 2021 – 69,486 miles
  • 2020 – 63,663 miles
  • 2019 – 48,922 miles
  • 2018 – 31,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,135 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 8 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,135 miles (+3,678)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    99,135 miles
    Test number
    194413945556
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass95,457 miles (+2,929)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    95,457 miles
    Test number
    160740968698
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to & from Flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from Flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass92,528 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    92,528 miles
    Test number
    373542321530
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail92,518 miles (+6,518)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,518 miles
    Test number
    382799980605
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass86,000 miles (+8)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    86,000 miles
    Test number
    152150122445
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail85,992 miles (+6,483)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,992 miles
    Test number
    248718506436
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass79,509 miles (+10,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    79,509 miles
    Test number
    530316804655
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre Tread Wearing Low On The Inner Shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass69,486 miles (+5,823)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    69,486 miles
    Test number
    310851723707
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass63,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    63,663 miles
    Test number
    316573629932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,663 miles (+14,741)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,663 miles
    Test number
    862452259252
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  11. Pass48,922 miles (+17,040)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,922 miles
    Test number
    821422215665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,882 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    31,882 miles
    Test number
    928862530836
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S18 AFU

Does S18 AFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 AFU is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 AFU?
The MOT on S18 AFU is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 AFU done?
S18 AFU was recorded at 99,135 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 8,131 miles a year.
Has S18 AFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 AFU has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S18 AFU 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 S18 AFU find?
S18 AFU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear before brake hose; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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