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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

T18 DREMOT history

T18 DRE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2023 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2023
Mileage
107,291 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2021
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 DRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 DRE was last recorded at 107,291 miles on 31 Jul 2021, 6,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,993 miles · 27 Feb 2020
Between the last two tests
6,298 miles
Average per year
5,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 107,291 miles
  • 2020 – 100,993 miles
  • 2018 – 98,056 miles
  • 2017 – 94,322 miles
  • 2013 – 70,075 miles
  • 2011 – 64,975 miles
  • 2010 – 57,254 miles
  • 2009 – 48,350 miles
  • 2008 – 39,053 miles
  • 2007 – 30,352 miles
  • 2006 – 21,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    372276551602
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    763459406518
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass107,291 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    107,291 miles
    Test number
    425230648574
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail107,291 miles (+6,298)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,291 miles
    Test number
    358121231297
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass100,993 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    100,993 miles
    Test number
    618973007917
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail100,993 miles1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,993 miles
    Test number
    988900951108
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail100,993 miles (+2,937)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,993 miles
    Test number
    316953058671
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  8. Pass98,056 miles (+3,734)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,056 miles
    Test number
    829081499509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,322 miles (+24,247)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,322 miles
    Test number
    418764730413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,075 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    70,075 miles
    Test number
    917090953302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail70,075 miles (+5,100)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,075 miles
    Test number
    427978243390
    • FailureHeadlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEml on

  12. Pass64,975 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    64,975 miles
    Test number
    869985701380
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted.

  13. Fail64,974 miles (+56)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,974 miles
    Test number
    999852501383
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted.

  14. Fail64,918 miles (+8)7 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,918 miles
    Test number
    438254181233
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • Note'service' light on
    • NoteOSF inner steering arm ball joint has slight play
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteTracking adjustment

  15. Fail64,910 miles (+7,656)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,910 miles
    Test number
    366821281421
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low

  16. Pass57,254 miles (+8,904)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,254 miles
    Test number
    523999370225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,350 miles (+9,297)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,350 miles
    Test number
    571237639285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,053 miles (+8,701)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,053 miles
    Test number
    294341748202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,352 miles
    Test number
    291396447281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,352 miles (+8,935)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,352 miles
    Test number
    341116047481
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass21,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    21,417 miles
    Test number
    492808136294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail21,417 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,417 miles
    Test number
    414017236224
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteEngine management light on †

Questions about T18 DRE

Does T18 DRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T18 DRE expired on 9 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T18 DRE?
The MOT on T18 DRE expired on 9 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T18 DRE done?
T18 DRE was recorded at 107,291 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2021, an average of 5,751 miles a year.
Has T18 DRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 DRE has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T18 DRE 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 T18 DRE find?
T18 DRE passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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