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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

S18 YVNMOT history

S18 YVN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 84,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

S18 YVN silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
84,373 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 YVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 YVN was last recorded at 84,373 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 9,457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,916 miles · 8 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,457 miles
Average per year
5,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,373 miles
  • 2025 – 74,916 miles
  • 2024 – 69,990 miles
  • 2022 – 69,984 miles
  • 2021 – 68,552 miles
  • 2020 – 65,778 miles
  • 2019 – 53,801 miles
  • 2018 – 41,890 miles
  • 2017 – 37,864 miles
  • 2016 – 31,391 miles
  • 2015 – 26,948 miles
  • 2014 – 22,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,373 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi and rear silencer deteriorated.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,373 miles (+9,457)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    84,373 miles
    Test number
    720210437699
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi and rear silencer deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass74,916 miles (+4,926)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    74,916 miles
    Test number
    873475884905
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass69,990 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    69,990 miles
    Test number
    793320153597
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty from sitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  4. Fail69,990 miles (+6)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,990 miles
    Test number
    222634977471
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty from sitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  5. Pass69,984 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,984 miles
    Test number
    490258532112
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer (back box) corroded

  6. Fail69,984 miles (+1,432)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,984 miles
    Test number
    383098161126
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer (back box) corroded

  7. Pass68,552 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    68,552 miles
    Test number
    498369104035
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail68,552 miles (+2,774)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,552 miles
    Test number
    898202184271
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass65,778 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    65,778 miles
    Test number
    235900035915
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail65,775 miles (+11,974)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,775 miles
    Test number
    790844605355
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass53,801 miles (+11,911)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,801 miles
    Test number
    278546735359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass41,890 miles (+4,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    41,890 miles
    Test number
    850093417809
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass37,864 miles (+6,473)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    37,864 miles
    Test number
    682199465132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,391 miles (+4,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,391 miles
    Test number
    536428006581
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass26,948 miles (+4,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,948 miles
    Test number
    377005690010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass22,200 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    22,200 miles
    Test number
    277474374276
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S18 YVN

Does S18 YVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 YVN is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 YVN?
The MOT on S18 YVN is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 YVN done?
S18 YVN was recorded at 84,373 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 5,490 miles a year.
Has S18 YVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 YVN has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S18 YVN 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 YVN find?
S18 YVN passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; exhaust front flexi and rear silencer deteriorated., and 2 more.

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