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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

S18 GEJMOT history

S18 GEJ is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 72,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

S18 GEJ white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
72,869 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 GEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 GEJ was last recorded at 72,869 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 10,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,444 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,425 miles
Average per year
4,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,869 miles
  • 2025 – 62,444 miles
  • 2024 – 53,639 miles
  • 2023 – 41,473 miles
  • 2022 – 27,956 miles
  • 2021 – 23,599 miles
  • 2020 – 23,202 miles
  • 2019 – 22,439 miles
  • 2018 – 21,201 miles
  • 2017 – 19,681 miles
  • 2016 – 17,550 miles
  • 2015 – 15,454 miles
  • 2014 – 13,450 miles
  • 2013 – 10,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,869 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
  • AdvisoryHandbrake pull is high
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,869 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    72,869 miles
    Test number
    444849655625
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryHandbrake pull is high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail72,869 miles (+10,425)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,869 miles
    Test number
    396030647325
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryHandbrake pull is high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass62,444 miles (+8,805)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    62,444 miles
    Test number
    738745053800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass53,639 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    53,639 miles
    Test number
    779449424275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail53,583 miles (+12,110)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,583 miles
    Test number
    325771480203
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass41,473 miles (+13,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    41,473 miles
    Test number
    849266283259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass27,956 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    27,956 miles
    Test number
    451103647083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top upper mounting bush slight play/play with suspension rested on level surface.
  8. Fail27,954 miles (+4,355)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,954 miles
    Test number
    131049984430
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top upper mounting bush slight play/play with suspension rested on level surface.
  9. Pass23,599 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    23,599 miles
    Test number
    696136510287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,202 miles (+763)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    23,202 miles
    Test number
    432245896948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass22,439 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    22,439 miles
    Test number
    390973821264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Fail22,439 miles (+1,238)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,439 miles
    Test number
    678026633360
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass21,201 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    21,201 miles
    Test number
    174348248603
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Fail21,201 miles (+1,520)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,201 miles
    Test number
    822176268439
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Pass19,681 miles (+2,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    19,681 miles
    Test number
    913061906030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
  16. Pass17,550 miles (+2,096)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    17,550 miles
    Test number
    480471918327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,454 miles (+2,004)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    15,454 miles
    Test number
    852126067823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,450 miles (+2,490)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    13,450 miles
    Test number
    767622354279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    10,960 miles
    Test number
    678624253212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 GEJ

Does S18 GEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 GEJ is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 GEJ?
The MOT on S18 GEJ is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 GEJ done?
S18 GEJ was recorded at 72,869 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 4,831 miles a year.
Has S18 GEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 GEJ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 GEJ 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 GEJ find?
S18 GEJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front bumper damaged; handbrake pull is high; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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