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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

S18 AGAMOT history

S18 AGA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 110,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

S18 AGA silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2027
Mileage
110,324 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 AGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 AGA was last recorded at 110,324 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 7,204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,120 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
7,204 miles
Average per year
4,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,324 miles
  • 2025 – 103,120 miles
  • 2024 – 96,255 miles
  • 2023 – 92,944 miles
  • 2022 – 86,072 miles
  • 2021 – 77,936 miles
  • 2020 – 75,988 miles
  • 2019 – 71,413 miles
  • 2018 – 69,941 miles
  • 2017 – 66,085 miles
  • 2016 – 61,810 miles
  • 2015 – 55,866 miles
  • 2014 – 48,899 miles
  • 2013 – 44,816 miles
  • 2012 – 40,909 miles
  • 2011 – 37,952 miles
  • 2010 – 34,028 miles
  • 2009 – 27,322 miles
  • 2008 – 22,514 miles
  • 2007 – 18,709 miles
  • 2006 – 13,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,324 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

32 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    110,324 miles
    Test number
    212924082028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail110,323 miles (+7,203)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,323 miles
    Test number
    146007419226
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass103,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    103,120 miles
    Test number
    864371334096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail103,120 miles (+2)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,120 miles
    Test number
    425227998927
    • Repaired at testBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail103,118 miles (+15)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,118 miles
    Test number
    297108175932
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel

  6. Fail103,103 miles (+52)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,103 miles
    Test number
    429844593253
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around both exhaust clamps (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail103,051 miles (+6,796)1 major3 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,051 miles
    Test number
    356426356943
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around both exhaust clamps (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass96,255 miles (+3,311)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,255 miles
    Test number
    203251263048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,944 miles (+6,872)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,944 miles
    Test number
    245859419209
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront washers spraying from under bonnet - split pipe
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass86,072 miles (+8,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,072 miles
    Test number
    136194090137
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass77,936 miles (+1,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,936 miles
    Test number
    936017889331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass75,988 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,988 miles
    Test number
    351999942175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail75,986 miles (+4,573)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,986 miles
    Test number
    247186845366
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass71,413 miles (+1,472)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,413 miles
    Test number
    228272712715
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  15. Pass69,941 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,941 miles
    Test number
    151240859113
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  16. Fail69,935 miles (+3,850)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,935 miles
    Test number
    780233993598
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear footbrake/service brake reading low effort both sides

  17. Pass66,085 miles (+4,275)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,085 miles
    Test number
    517787360545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,810 miles (+5,944)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,810 miles
    Test number
    666675308007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,866 miles
    Test number
    945270015265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,855 miles (+6,956)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,855 miles
    Test number
    347000215219
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass48,899 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,899 miles
    Test number
    319419884104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,895 miles (+4,079)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,895 miles
    Test number
    798488284103
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass44,816 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,816 miles
    Test number
    226569383174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,804 miles (+3,895)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,804 miles
    Test number
    545247383155
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass40,909 miles (+2,957)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,909 miles
    Test number
    379937982193
    • 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)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteRemoved chain hanging from inside mirror

  26. Pass37,952 miles (+3,924)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,952 miles
    Test number
    666066291125
    • NoteAir bag warning light staying on.

  27. Pass34,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,028 miles
    Test number
    214869480129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail34,028 miles (+6,706)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,028 miles
    Test number
    202669380123
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass27,322 miles (+4,808)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    27,322 miles
    Test number
    972747299172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass22,514 miles (+3,805)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,514 miles
    Test number
    820044308243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass18,709 miles (+5,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    18,709 miles
    Test number
    623396937282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass13,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    13,412 miles
    Test number
    894593976170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 AGA

Does S18 AGA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 AGA is valid until 4 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 AGA?
The MOT on S18 AGA is valid until 4 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 AGA done?
S18 AGA was recorded at 110,324 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 4,768 miles a year.
Has S18 AGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 AGA has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 AGA 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 AGA find?
S18 AGA passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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