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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

S18 AHRMOT history

S18 AHR is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Jul 2010. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 156,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2025.

S18 AHR black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2026
Mileage
156,044 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 AHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
16 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 AHR was last recorded at 156,044 miles on 11 Aug 2025, 3,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,262 miles · 5 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,782 miles
Average per year
10,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,044 miles
  • 2024 – 152,262 miles
  • 2023 – 149,338 miles
  • 2022 – 144,750 miles
  • 2021 – 130,044 miles
  • 2020 – 108,578 miles
  • 2019 – 102,486 miles
  • 2018 – 90,586 miles
  • 2017 – 75,033 miles
  • 2016 – 61,633 miles
  • 2015 – 50,231 miles
  • 2014 – 35,762 miles
  • 2013 – 29,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,044 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    156,044 miles
    Test number
    571025761835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail156,044 miles (+3,782)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,044 miles
    Test number
    965955884900
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass152,262 miles (+2,924)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    152,262 miles
    Test number
    193250008134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass149,338 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    149,338 miles
    Test number
    876882264209
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail149,338 miles (+4,588)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,338 miles
    Test number
    950615471688
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass144,750 miles (+14,706)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    144,750 miles
    Test number
    634047975159
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass130,044 miles (+21,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    130,044 miles
    Test number
    715162322926
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass108,578 miles (+6,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    108,578 miles
    Test number
    367816469576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass102,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    102,486 miles
    Test number
    504845097974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,486 miles (+11,900)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,486 miles
    Test number
    741131317978
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass90,586 miles (+15,553)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    90,586 miles
    Test number
    984130298563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,033 miles (+81)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    75,033 miles
    Test number
    665304250922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail74,952 miles (+13,319)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,952 miles
    Test number
    612931389587
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass61,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,633 miles
    Test number
    455590673709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,633 miles (+11,402)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,633 miles
    Test number
    943800613611
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
  16. Pass50,231 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,231 miles
    Test number
    115432915238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Fail50,231 miles (+14,469)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,231 miles
    Test number
    148462215256
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass35,762 miles (+6,645)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    35,762 miles
    Test number
    976492794117
    • NoteSlight surface corrosion front and rear brake discs
  19. Pass29,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,117 miles
    Test number
    969557973091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 AHR

Does S18 AHR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S18 AHR expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S18 AHR?
The MOT on S18 AHR expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S18 AHR done?
S18 AHR was recorded at 156,044 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2025, an average of 10,236 miles a year.
Has S18 AHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 AHR has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S18 AHR 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 AHR find?
S18 AHR passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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