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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.

S18 DMP black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass73,590 miles

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass73,590 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,590 miles
    Test number
    650615912096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. Pass67,731 miles (+539)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,731 miles
    Test number
    847423172226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass57,773 miles (+6,792)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,773 miles
    Test number
    752374779746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. Pass41,541 miles (+6,324)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    41,541 miles
    Test number
    963714506610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,217 miles (+5,404)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    35,217 miles
    Test number
    100958617928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. Pass10,824 miles (+1,277)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    10,824 miles
    Test number
    612639199275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. Pass7,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    7,355 miles
    Test number
    233120137329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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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