Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc
T18 HLTMOT history
T18 HLT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Feb 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 125,069 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 125,069 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,484 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T18 HLT
- 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
- 24 Feb 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T18 HLT was last recorded at 125,069 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 11,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 113,454 miles · 22 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,615 miles
- Average per year
- 7,484 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,069 miles
- 2025 – 113,454 miles
- 2024 – 105,448 miles
- 2023 – 102,403 miles
- 2022 – 97,093 miles
- 2021 – 89,577 miles
- 2020 – 78,238 miles
- 2019 – 68,389 miles
- 2018 – 63,059 miles
- 2017 – 58,090 miles
- 2016 – 52,783 miles
- 2015 – 38,257 miles
- 2014 – 31,496 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,069 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Other pads on front axle is good (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi part.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
15 tests since 24 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,069 miles (+11,615)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 125,069 miles
- Test number
- 633970100261
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Other pads on front axle is good (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,454 miles (+8,006)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 113,454 miles
- Test number
- 883914295582
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass105,448 miles (+3,045)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 105,448 miles
- Test number
- 630842615775
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion rear under side
Pass102,403 miles (+5,310)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 102,403 miles
- Test number
- 523307625452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,093 miles (+7,516)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 97,093 miles
- Test number
- 237933007116
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass89,577 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 89,577 miles
- Test number
- 855778611758
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi part. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail89,577 miles (+11,339)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,577 miles
- Test number
- 865442585915
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low Wont adjust..!!! (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi part. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass78,238 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 78,238 miles
- Test number
- 569327374682
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi part. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp unit slightly cracked, but no white light showing.
Fail78,238 miles (+9,849)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,238 miles
- Test number
- 421075929731
- MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted sharp edge !!! (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi part. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp unit slightly cracked, but no white light showing.
Pass68,389 miles (+5,330)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 68,389 miles
- Test number
- 526064394144
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass63,059 miles (+4,969)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 63,059 miles
- Test number
- 199154751299
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass58,090 miles (+5,307)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 58,090 miles
- Test number
- 278144431419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,783 miles (+14,526)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 52,783 miles
- Test number
- 428870669701
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,257 miles (+6,761)4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 38,257 miles
- Test number
- 917325655007
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass31,496 miles3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 31,496 miles
- Test number
- 405795854070
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Questions about T18 HLT
- Does T18 HLT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 HLT is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T18 HLT?
- The MOT on T18 HLT is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T18 HLT done?
- T18 HLT was recorded at 125,069 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 7,484 miles a year.
- Has T18 HLT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T18 HLT has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on T18 HLT 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 HLT find?
- T18 HLT passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer brake pad(s) wearing thin other pads on front axle is good; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15.
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