Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2017 · 999 cc
S18 FAEMOT history
S18 FAE is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 68,003 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 68,003 mi
- At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 7 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,242 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S18 FAE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 9 Mar 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S18 FAE was last recorded at 68,003 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 13,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 54,031 miles · 25 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,972 miles
- Average per year
- 8,242 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,003 miles
- 2025 – 54,031 miles
- 2024 – 40,419 miles
- 2023 – 33,700 miles
- 2022 – 31,221 miles
- 2021 – 23,907 miles
- 2020 – 18,403 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.
Front Headlamps main beam not working in forward column switch position
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
11 tests since 26 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,003 miles (+13,972)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 68,003 miles
- Test number
- 849466811854
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,031 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 54,031 miles
- Test number
- 683861231484
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded
Fail54,031 miles (+13,612)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,031 miles
- Test number
- 149095814515
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded
Pass40,419 miles (+229)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 40,419 miles
- Test number
- 407395211385
- AdvisoryFront Headlamps main beam not working in forward column switch position
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail40,190 miles (+6,490)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,190 miles
- Test number
- 159419465912
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamps main beam not working in forward column switch position
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass33,700 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 33,700 miles
- Test number
- 307180355758
- AdvisoryHeadlamps main beam not working in forward column switch position
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail33,700 miles (+2,479)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,700 miles
- Test number
- 994449846195
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both headlamps aim low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamps main beam not working in forward column switch position
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass31,221 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 31,221 miles
- Test number
- 761337332836
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,221 miles (+7,314)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,221 miles
- Test number
- 919385274846
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- 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))
Pass23,907 miles (+5,504)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 23,907 miles
- Test number
- 627886287204
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass18,403 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 18,403 miles
- Test number
- 808276955950
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.
Questions about S18 FAE
- Does S18 FAE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 FAE is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S18 FAE?
- The MOT on S18 FAE is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S18 FAE done?
- S18 FAE was recorded at 68,003 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 8,242 miles a year.
- Has S18 FAE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S18 FAE has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on S18 FAE 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 FAE find?
- S18 FAE passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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