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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

S18 FALMOT history

S18 FAL is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 111,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

S18 FAL red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
111,580 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 FAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
23 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 FAL was last recorded at 111,580 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 3,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,391 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,189 miles
Average per year
7,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,580 miles
  • 2025 – 108,391 miles
  • 2024 – 107,242 miles
  • 2023 – 103,202 miles
  • 2022 – 90,042 miles
  • 2021 – 86,477 miles
  • 2020 – 84,040 miles
  • 2019 – 71,765 miles
  • 2018 – 57,720 miles
  • 2017 – 41,585 miles
  • 2015 – 29,134 miles
  • 2014 – 21,908 miles
  • 2013 – 18,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,580 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,580 miles (+3,189)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    111,580 miles
    Test number
    563251503804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,391 miles (+1,149)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,391 miles
    Test number
    917523318304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,242 miles (+4,040)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,242 miles
    Test number
    171432182461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,202 miles
    Test number
    137198112205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail103,202 miles (+13,160)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,202 miles
    Test number
    765990142515
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass90,042 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,042 miles
    Test number
    438328950125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail90,041 miles (+3,564)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,041 miles
    Test number
    432101085181
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  8. Pass86,477 miles (+2,437)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,477 miles
    Test number
    466361867942
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber dust cover damaged
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass84,040 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,040 miles
    Test number
    625618647603
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail84,040 miles (+12,275)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,040 miles
    Test number
    151905545803
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass71,765 miles (+357)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    71,765 miles
    Test number
    216708492755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,408 miles (+13,688)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,408 miles
    Test number
    827520094306
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass57,720 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    57,720 miles
    Test number
    774259003193
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail57,720 miles (+16,135)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,720 miles
    Test number
    914820194936
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass41,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    41,585 miles
    Test number
    410004623440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    268177730793
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass29,134 miles (+7,226)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    29,134 miles
    Test number
    703108202023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking/perished in tread area
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  18. Pass21,908 miles (+3,715)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    21,908 miles
    Test number
    188840844397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    18,193 miles
    Test number
    817536343345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 FAL

Does S18 FAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 FAL is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 FAL?
The MOT on S18 FAL is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 FAL done?
S18 FAL was recorded at 111,580 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 7,724 miles a year.
Has S18 FAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 FAL has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S18 FAL 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 FAL find?
S18 FAL passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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