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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

S18 CLGMOT history

S18 CLG is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 127,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

S18 CLG black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
127,221 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 CLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 CLG was last recorded at 127,221 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,217 miles · 12 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,221 miles
  • 2025 – 121,325 miles
  • 2024 – 107,574 miles
  • 2022 – 97,301 miles
  • 2020 – 81,899 miles
  • 2019 – 71,097 miles
  • 2018 – 55,884 miles
  • 2017 – 50,166 miles
  • 2016 – 43,408 miles
  • 2014 – 35,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,221 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges also tyre under3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges also tyre under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,221 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    127,221 miles
    Test number
    530263647444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges also tyre under3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges also tyre under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail127,217 miles (+5,892)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,217 miles
    Test number
    475215625702
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment poor (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges also tyre under3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges also tyre under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass121,325 miles (+13,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    121,325 miles
    Test number
    735233707795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass107,574 miles (+25)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    107,574 miles
    Test number
    937742016843
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail107,549 miles (+20)4 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,549 miles
    Test number
    101422978602
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail107,529 miles (+10,228)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,529 miles
    Test number
    389682631163
    • 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • 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))

  7. Pass97,301 miles (+7,768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    97,301 miles
    Test number
    829871306343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass89,533 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,533 miles
    Test number
    513986367907
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded

  9. Fail89,533 miles (+7,634)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,533 miles
    Test number
    461319377061
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded

  10. Pass81,899 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,899 miles
    Test number
    395934670103
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail81,899 miles (+10,802)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,899 miles
    Test number
    289933062080
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass71,097 miles (+4)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,097 miles
    Test number
    869352651359
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail71,093 miles (+15,209)1 dangerous3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,093 miles
    Test number
    215368782765
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass55,884 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    55,884 miles
    Test number
    972611966618
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  15. Fail55,884 miles (+5,718)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,884 miles
    Test number
    794112620172
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass50,166 miles (+2,728)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    50,166 miles
    Test number
    874430630414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass47,438 miles (+4,030)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    47,438 miles
    Test number
    301001394452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,408 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    43,408 miles
    Test number
    989268335898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly perished

  19. Fail43,408 miles (+8,011)9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,408 miles
    Test number
    645614306384
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass35,397 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    35,397 miles
    Test number
    588781314290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding on slightly

  21. Fail35,397 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,397 miles
    Test number
    856071214246
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding on slightly

Questions about S18 CLG

Does S18 CLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 CLG is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 CLG?
The MOT on S18 CLG is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 CLG done?
S18 CLG was recorded at 127,221 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 7,955 miles a year.
Has S18 CLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 CLG has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 CLG 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 CLG find?
S18 CLG passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges also tyre under3mm; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges also tyre under 2mm.

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