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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2015 · 1,197 cc

T18 MLEMOT history

T18 MLE is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 80,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
80,284 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 MLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
1 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 MLE was last recorded at 80,284 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 6,495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,789 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,495 miles
Average per year
7,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,284 miles
  • 2025 – 73,789 miles
  • 2024 – 68,317 miles
  • 2023 – 62,274 miles
  • 2022 – 49,504 miles
  • 2020 – 44,542 miles
  • 2019 – 35,180 miles
  • 2018 – 23,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,284 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 22 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,284 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    80,284 miles
    Test number
    549322714377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  2. Fail80,284 miles (+6,495)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,284 miles
    Test number
    531625089306
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  3. Pass73,789 miles (+5,472)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    73,789 miles
    Test number
    694566820752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,317 miles (+6,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    68,317 miles
    Test number
    276222565542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass62,274 miles (+12,770)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    62,274 miles
    Test number
    626890175156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,504 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    49,504 miles
    Test number
    357666132962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail49,504 miles (+4,962)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,504 miles
    Test number
    489041623384
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass44,542 miles (+9,362)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    44,542 miles
    Test number
    997921941641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,180 miles (+11,299)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    35,180 miles
    Test number
    437382910616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    23,881 miles
    Test number
    560699556661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 MLE

Does T18 MLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 MLE is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 MLE?
The MOT on T18 MLE is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 MLE done?
T18 MLE was recorded at 80,284 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 7,440 miles a year.
Has T18 MLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 MLE has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T18 MLE 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 MLE find?
T18 MLE passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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