
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc
S18 DMPMOT history
S18 DMP is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 73,590 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2021.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 73,590 mi
- At MOT on 2 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,753 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S18 DMP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 1 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
S18 DMP was last recorded at 73,590 miles on 2 Nov 2021, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Sept 2013: 1,506 miles, lower than 14,758 miles on 6 Sept 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 73,588 miles · 27 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 4,753 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 73,590 miles
- 2020 – 67,731 miles
- 2019 – 57,773 miles
- 2018 – 50,981 miles
- 2017 – 41,541 miles
- 2016 – 35,217 miles
- 2015 – 29,813 miles
- 2014 – 21,495 miles
- 2013 – 1,506 miles
- 2012 – 14,758 miles
- 2011 – 12,640 miles
- 2010 – 11,604 miles
- 2009 – 10,824 miles
- 2008 – 9,547 miles
- 2007 – 7,355 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
22 tests since 26 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,590 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 73,590 miles
- Test number
- 650615912096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,588 miles (+5,857)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,588 miles
- Test number
- 841943498347
- DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass67,731 miles (+539)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 67,731 miles
- Test number
- 847423172226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,192 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 67,192 miles
- Test number
- 992725557126
- 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))
Fail67,192 miles (+9,419)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,192 miles
- Test number
- 891277936202
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- 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))
Pass57,773 miles (+6,792)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 57,773 miles
- Test number
- 752374779746
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,981 miles (+9,440)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 50,981 miles
- Test number
- 819307507303
- 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))
Pass41,541 miles (+6,324)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 41,541 miles
- Test number
- 963714506610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,217 miles (+5,404)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 35,217 miles
- Test number
- 100958617928
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,813 miles (+8,318)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 29,813 miles
- Test number
- 806160317057
- AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass21,495 miles (+19,989)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 21,495 miles
- Test number
- 367122054275
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass1,506 miles (-13,252)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 1,506 miles
- Test number
- 168317443243
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail14,758 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,758 miles
- Test number
- 369590552471
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteFront wishbones rear bushes worn and weak
Pass14,758 miles (+2,118)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 14,758 miles
- Test number
- 679310552286
- NoteFront wishbones rear bushes worn and weak
Fail12,640 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,640 miles
- Test number
- 315843261427
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteAdvise(slight wear on front discs & pads)
Pass12,640 miles (+1,036)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 12,640 miles
- Test number
- 795413461235
- NoteAdvise(slight wear on front discs & pads)
Pass11,604 miles (+780)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 11,604 miles
- Test number
- 893509470245
- NoteFront wishbone bushes some tearing and knock on braking
Pass10,824 miles (+1,277)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 10,824 miles
- Test number
- 612639199275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail9,547 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,547 miles
- Test number
- 300666618356
- Repaired at testBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
- NoteAdvise( exhaust system beginning to corrode)
- NoteAdvise( front blades smearing screen slightly)
Pass9,547 miles (+2,192)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 9,547 miles
- Test number
- 684576118301
- NoteAdvise( exhaust system beginning to corrode)
- NoteAdvise( front blades smearing screen slightly)
Pass7,355 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 7,355 miles
- Test number
- 233120137329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail7,355 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,355 miles
- Test number
- 460960337347
- FailureNearside Front Upper Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Questions about S18 DMP
- Does S18 DMP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S18 DMP expired on 5 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S18 DMP?
- The MOT on S18 DMP expired on 5 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S18 DMP done?
- S18 DMP was recorded at 73,590 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2021, an average of 4,753 miles a year.
- Has S18 DMP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S18 DMP has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on S18 DMP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S18 DMP find?
- S18 DMP passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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