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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,600 cc

S18 CESMOT history

S18 CES is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 124,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

S18 CES red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
124,822 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 CES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
18 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 CES was last recorded at 124,822 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 8,191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,631 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,191 miles
Average per year
6,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,822 miles
  • 2025 – 116,631 miles
  • 2024 – 105,365 miles
  • 2023 – 97,994 miles
  • 2022 – 95,783 miles
  • 2021 – 92,000 miles
  • 2020 – 89,353 miles
  • 2019 – 84,754 miles
  • 2018 – 79,833 miles
  • 2016 – 70,971 miles
  • 2015 – 60,488 miles
  • 2014 – 52,956 miles
  • 2013 – 44,294 miles
  • 2012 – 36,020 miles
  • 2011 – 28,943 miles
  • 2010 – 23,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,822 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,822 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    124,822 miles
    Test number
    413055254522
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail124,821 miles (+8,190)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,821 miles
    Test number
    154455521916
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass116,631 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,631 miles
    Test number
    935120423302
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail116,631 miles (+11,266)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,631 miles
    Test number
    301584646096
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass105,365 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    105,365 miles
    Test number
    821844036211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail105,256 miles (+7,262)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,256 miles
    Test number
    434618156116
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box holed (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass97,994 miles (+2,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    97,994 miles
    Test number
    293868534998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass95,783 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    95,783 miles
    Test number
    354803793785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,782 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    95,782 miles
    Test number
    507934978732
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail95,780 miles (+3)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,780 miles
    Test number
    204498992667
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail95,777 miles (+3,777)2 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,777 miles
    Test number
    416957945653
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear's (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass92,000 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,000 miles
    Test number
    736207060706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,353 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,353 miles
    Test number
    291872243499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail89,353 miles (+4,599)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,353 miles
    Test number
    308783116652
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass84,754 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,754 miles
    Test number
    407138782930
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF & NSF Brake disc's. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Fail84,752 miles (+4,919)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,752 miles
    Test number
    338944873742
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake disc's. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp output reduced but not significantly.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSR & NSR Brake pad's. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass79,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,833 miles
    Test number
    175155255639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,833 miles (+8,862)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,833 miles
    Test number
    288138460932
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureRear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

  19. Pass70,971 miles (+10,483)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,971 miles
    Test number
    188845710642
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCuts in offside front tyre sidewall

  20. Pass60,488 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,488 miles
    Test number
    463016947240
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre cut on outer sidewall.

  21. Fail60,488 miles (+7,532)2 failures2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,488 miles
    Test number
    474317857103
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly.
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre cut on outer sidewall.
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass52,956 miles (+8,662)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    52,956 miles
    Test number
    335301144437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    44,294 miles
    Test number
    385231083467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,294 miles (+8,274)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,294 miles
    Test number
    906281483249
    • FailureNearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

  25. Pass36,020 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,020 miles
    Test number
    659171592232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail36,020 miles (+7,077)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,020 miles
    Test number
    688171092206
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass28,943 miles (+5,390)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    28,943 miles
    Test number
    547137171284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,553 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,553 miles
    Test number
    584434170235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass23,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    23,547 miles
    Test number
    283495000454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 CES

Does S18 CES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 CES is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 CES?
The MOT on S18 CES is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 CES done?
S18 CES was recorded at 124,822 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 6,329 miles a year.
Has S18 CES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 CES has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 CES 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 CES find?
S18 CES passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged; offside front tyre slightly damaged.

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