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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

S18 KYOMOT history

S18 KYO is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 129,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

S18 KYO white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
129,491 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 KYO
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
6 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 KYO was last recorded at 129,491 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 4,635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,856 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,635 miles
Average per year
8,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,491 miles
  • 2025 – 124,856 miles
  • 2024 – 121,445 miles
  • 2023 – 116,223 miles
  • 2022 – 111,993 miles
  • 2021 – 93,041 miles
  • 2020 – 72,319 miles
  • 2018 – 44,014 miles
  • 2017 – 30,931 miles
  • 2016 – 28,417 miles
  • 2015 – 24,914 miles
  • 2014 – 20,638 miles
  • 2013 – 14,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,491 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,491 miles (+4,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    129,491 miles
    Test number
    432485033439
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear

  2. Pass124,856 miles (+3,411)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    124,856 miles
    Test number
    751737753991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass121,445 miles (+5,222)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    121,445 miles
    Test number
    872062393994
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Rear

  4. Pass116,223 miles (+4,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    116,223 miles
    Test number
    764148282374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Back box outer skin corroded

  5. Pass111,993 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    111,993 miles
    Test number
    743159544709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,981 miles (+18,940)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,981 miles
    Test number
    146535599410
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm bonding split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm bonding split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  7. Pass93,041 miles (+81)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    93,041 miles
    Test number
    568031360295
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side and offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail92,960 miles (+20,641)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,960 miles
    Test number
    735543760282
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged external casing missing could be released unintentionally (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lens damaged emitting white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side and offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass72,319 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    72,319 miles
    Test number
    663751442800
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Near & Off Side (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail72,312 miles (+28,298)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,312 miles
    Test number
    948300853581
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Near & Off Side (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass44,014 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    44,014 miles
    Test number
    483004474721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail43,785 miles (+12,854)3 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,785 miles
    Test number
    358308704301
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass30,931 miles (+2,514)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    30,931 miles
    Test number
    660210294828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,417 miles (+3,503)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    28,417 miles
    Test number
    152334046152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,914 miles (+4,276)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    24,914 miles
    Test number
    666650245114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,638 miles (+5,783)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    20,638 miles
    Test number
    408868544106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    14,855 miles
    Test number
    767134553230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 KYO

Does S18 KYO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 KYO is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 KYO?
The MOT on S18 KYO is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 KYO done?
S18 KYO was recorded at 129,491 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 8,869 miles a year.
Has S18 KYO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 KYO has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S18 KYO 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 KYO find?
S18 KYO passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear.

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