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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

S18 YNEMOT history

S18 YNE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 117,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

S18 YNE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
117,724 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 YNE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
4 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 YNE was last recorded at 117,724 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,724 miles · 26 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,724 miles
  • 2025 – 110,269 miles
  • 2024 – 106,340 miles
  • 2023 – 102,946 miles
  • 2022 – 99,456 miles
  • 2021 – 96,018 miles
  • 2020 – 94,907 miles
  • 2019 – 93,613 miles
  • 2018 – 88,197 miles
  • 2017 – 64,700 miles
  • 2016 – 58,443 miles
  • 2015 – 53,249 miles
  • 2014 – 48,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,724 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust very corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake surface pitted and scored

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,724 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    117,724 miles
    Test number
    474104466877
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust very corroded
  2. Fail117,724 miles (+7,455)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,724 miles
    Test number
    645616832027
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust very corroded
  3. Pass110,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    110,269 miles
    Test number
    471145818827
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail110,266 miles (+3,926)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,266 miles
    Test number
    715114342262
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass106,340 miles (+3,394)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,340 miles
    Test number
    173009056458
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 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))
  6. Pass102,946 miles (+3,490)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    102,946 miles
    Test number
    856885540993
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass99,456 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    99,456 miles
    Test number
    923157483631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake surface pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail99,456 miles (+3,438)4 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,456 miles
    Test number
    330173230888
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer edges of tread 195/55r15 85v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake surface pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass96,018 miles (+1,111)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    96,018 miles
    Test number
    945253547440
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DETERIORATING (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING AROUND WHOLE TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING AROUND WHOLE TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass94,907 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,907 miles
    Test number
    325661342219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing around entire tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail94,907 miles (+1,294)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,907 miles
    Test number
    998155333879
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high Carried out realignment (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Replaced wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing around entire tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass93,613 miles (+89)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,613 miles
    Test number
    327645241693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres fairly deteriorated(cracking) / N/S/R tyre tread at 3mm 195/55r15 85v
    • AdvisoryBoth lower wishbone inner rear bushes deteriorating/ starting to lift from there bonding
    • AdvisoryCorrosion along exhaust system/ rear exhaust box outer skin peeling
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on both rear coil springs on lower coils
  13. Fail93,524 miles (+5,327)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,524 miles
    Test number
    772851608309
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres fairly deteriorated(cracking) / N/S/R tyre tread at 3mm 195/55r15 85v
    • AdvisoryBoth lower wishbone inner rear bushes deteriorating/ starting to lift from there bonding
    • AdvisoryCorrosion along exhaust system/ rear exhaust box outer skin peeling
    • AdvisoryLamp defect light shown on dash
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on both rear coil springs on lower coils
  14. Pass88,197 miles (+23,497)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,197 miles
    Test number
    916955432833
    • AdvisoryN/S/F shock absorber leaking/failing advise replacement soon
    • AdvisoryAll tyres deteriorating/perishing in tread
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower wishbone inner rear bushes perishing
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion along exhaust system
    • AdvisorySlightly corrosion on both rear coil springs on lower coils
  15. Pass64,700 miles (+6,257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,700 miles
    Test number
    972830044629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion along exhaust system
    • AdvisorySmall amount of cracking in both lower arm inner rear bushes
  16. Pass58,443 miles (+5,194)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,443 miles
    Test number
    969995694345
    • AdvisoryN/S/F and O/S/f rear arm bushes starting to crack
    • AdvisoryN/S/f wheel bearing has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre has been run flat
  17. Pass53,249 miles (+4,543)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,249 miles
    Test number
    797608875005
    • NoteAdvise discs next pad change (pads good)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes starting to perrish
  18. Fail48,706 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,706 miles
    Test number
    285576284049
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  19. Pass48,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,706 miles
    Test number
    728556884003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 YNE

Does S18 YNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 YNE is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 YNE?
The MOT on S18 YNE is valid until 28 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 YNE done?
S18 YNE was recorded at 117,724 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 5,558 miles a year.
Has S18 YNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 YNE has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 YNE 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 YNE find?
S18 YNE passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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