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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

S18 MTTMOT history

S18 MTT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 83,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jun 2026
Mileage
83,260 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 MTT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 MTT was last recorded at 83,260 miles on 20 Jun 2025, 293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,967 miles · 9 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
293 miles
Average per year
2,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,260 miles
  • 2023 – 82,967 miles
  • 2022 – 81,727 miles
  • 2021 – 81,112 miles
  • 2020 – 80,182 miles
  • 2019 – 78,879 miles
  • 2018 – 72,746 miles
  • 2017 – 65,819 miles
  • 2016 – 59,797 miles
  • 2015 – 54,013 miles
  • 2014 – 51,298 miles
  • 2013 – 47,382 miles
  • 2012 – 45,051 miles
  • 2011 – 41,615 miles
  • 2010 – 40,230 miles
  • 2009 – 38,825 miles
  • 2008 – 36,870 miles
  • 2007 – 33,712 miles
  • 2006 – 29,264 miles
  • 2005 – 25,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,260 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,260 miles (+293)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    83,260 miles
    Test number
    971949828058
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass82,967 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,967 miles
    Test number
    608422239439
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail82,967 miles (+1,240)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,967 miles
    Test number
    742885708452
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass81,727 miles (+615)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,727 miles
    Test number
    857356517038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,112 miles (+930)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,112 miles
    Test number
    811384724015
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,182 miles (+1,303)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,182 miles
    Test number
    719584843193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,879 miles (+6,133)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,879 miles
    Test number
    465655798616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,746 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,746 miles
    Test number
    503861957581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,736 miles (+6,917)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,736 miles
    Test number
    808756532716
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass65,819 miles (+6,022)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,819 miles
    Test number
    945577817870
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass59,797 miles (+5,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,797 miles
    Test number
    899096879762
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Pass54,013 miles (+2,715)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    54,013 miles
    Test number
    606236415294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Fail51,298 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,298 miles
    Test number
    188584714286
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass51,298 miles (+3,916)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    51,298 miles
    Test number
    487724014283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,382 miles (+2,331)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    47,382 miles
    Test number
    856948803261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust back box corroded inside.

  16. Pass45,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,051 miles
    Test number
    169282212278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,051 miles (+3,436)1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,051 miles
    Test number
    545370612276
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass41,615 miles (+1,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    41,615 miles
    Test number
    119308611237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass40,230 miles (+1,405)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,230 miles
    Test number
    863099810280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,825 miles (+1,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    38,825 miles
    Test number
    514610929212
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass36,870 miles (+3,158)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,870 miles
    Test number
    490204128295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,712 miles (+4,448)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,712 miles
    Test number
    822951627260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,264 miles (+3,625)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    29,264 miles
    Test number
    281756926253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    25,639 miles
    Test number
    681957095127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 MTT

Does S18 MTT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S18 MTT expired on 19 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S18 MTT?
The MOT on S18 MTT expired on 19 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S18 MTT done?
S18 MTT was recorded at 83,260 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2025, an average of 2,891 miles a year.
Has S18 MTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 MTT has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S18 MTT 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 MTT find?
S18 MTT passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear wheel bearing has slight play both.

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