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Volkswagen Polo

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

S18 BNNMOT history

S18 BNN is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 122,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

S18 BNN white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
122,189 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 BNN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 BNN was last recorded at 122,189 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 14,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,567 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
14,622 miles
Average per year
8,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,189 miles
  • 2025 – 107,567 miles
  • 2023 – 92,941 miles
  • 2022 – 85,374 miles
  • 2021 – 78,845 miles
  • 2020 – 62,104 miles
  • 2019 – 55,165 miles
  • 2018 – 47,630 miles
  • 2017 – 38,819 miles
  • 2016 – 33,265 miles
  • 2015 – 28,385 miles
  • 2014 – 24,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,189 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail. in tread (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,189 miles (+14,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    122,189 miles
    Test number
    175035031836
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass107,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    107,567 miles
    Test number
    442909408978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail107,567 miles (+14,626)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,567 miles
    Test number
    654316438738
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass92,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    92,941 miles
    Test number
    154559126011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail92,941 miles (+7,567)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,941 miles
    Test number
    135007342599
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,374 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,374 miles
    Test number
    639507036030
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail85,369 miles (+6,524)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,369 miles
    Test number
    686640955663
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass78,845 miles (+12,321)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    78,845 miles
    Test number
    646595327513
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass66,524 miles (+4,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,524 miles
    Test number
    579049330631
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass62,104 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    62,104 miles
    Test number
    103236128680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail62,047 miles (+6,882)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,047 miles
    Test number
    316052458002
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 Michelin (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass55,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,165 miles
    Test number
    840597418916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,165 miles (+56)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,165 miles
    Test number
    303590264035
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  14. Fail55,109 miles (+7,479)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,109 miles
    Test number
    682491425049
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass47,630 miles (+8,811)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,630 miles
    Test number
    676864085259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,819 miles (+5,554)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,819 miles
    Test number
    310224735649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,265 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,265 miles
    Test number
    206818318744
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail. in tread (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail33,265 miles (+4,880)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,265 miles
    Test number
    467621670342
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail. in tread (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass28,385 miles (+4,276)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,385 miles
    Test number
    409334265040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,109 miles
    Test number
    136208644468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,109 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,109 miles
    Test number
    616258644048
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about S18 BNN

Does S18 BNN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 BNN is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 BNN?
The MOT on S18 BNN is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 BNN done?
S18 BNN was recorded at 122,189 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 8,251 miles a year.
Has S18 BNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 BNN has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S18 BNN 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 BNN find?
S18 BNN passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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