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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

T18 OGDMOT history

T18 OGD is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
100,518 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 OGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 OGD was last recorded at 100,518 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,508 miles · 29 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
6,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,518 miles
  • 2025 – 94,565 miles
  • 2024 – 89,647 miles
  • 2023 – 85,511 miles
  • 2022 – 82,064 miles
  • 2021 – 80,018 miles
  • 2020 – 71,228 miles
  • 2019 – 51,215 miles
  • 2018 – 44,663 miles
  • 2017 – 37,546 miles
  • 2016 – 32,044 miles
  • 2015 – 26,649 miles
  • 2014 – 20,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,518 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,518 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    100,518 miles
    Test number
    249385257445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail100,508 miles (+5,943)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,508 miles
    Test number
    880565404554
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass94,565 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    94,565 miles
    Test number
    980712560914
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  4. Fail94,556 miles (+4,909)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,556 miles
    Test number
    130597704426
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  5. Pass89,647 miles (+22)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    89,647 miles
    Test number
    111085199117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumpstop worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise removal of protective cover and further investigation. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumpstop worn
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail89,625 miles (+4,114)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,625 miles
    Test number
    418011850749
    • MajorOffside 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumpstop worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise removal of protective cover and further investigation. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumpstop worn
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass85,511 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    85,511 miles
    Test number
    884339986372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail85,510 miles (+3,446)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,510 miles
    Test number
    286835757504
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass82,064 miles (+2,046)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    82,064 miles
    Test number
    402762585133
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass80,018 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    80,018 miles
    Test number
    240822684651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,007 miles (+8,779)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,007 miles
    Test number
    185329633330
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi split (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to inner portion of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly in headlamp (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both os and ns (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  12. Pass71,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    71,228 miles
    Test number
    668029516920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,228 miles (+7,073)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,228 miles
    Test number
    576944437452
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass64,155 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,155 miles
    Test number
    592469772018
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible is slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight has slight play
  15. Fail64,154 miles (+12,939)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,154 miles
    Test number
    682491589776
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible is slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight has slight play
  16. Pass51,215 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    51,215 miles
    Test number
    121836611610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,211 miles (+4)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,211 miles
    Test number
    552491374040
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  18. Fail51,207 miles (+6,544)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,207 miles
    Test number
    662594856083
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin coming away
  19. Pass44,663 miles (+7,117)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,663 miles
    Test number
    420129536123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,546 miles
    Test number
    912805711420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,546 miles (+5,502)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,546 miles
    Test number
    373316980857
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  22. Pass32,044 miles (+5,395)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    32,044 miles
    Test number
    174067726976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,649 miles (+6,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,649 miles
    Test number
    589244665032
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  24. Pass20,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    20,472 miles
    Test number
    996049264016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 OGD

Does T18 OGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 OGD is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 OGD?
The MOT on T18 OGD is valid until 4 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 OGD done?
T18 OGD was recorded at 100,518 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 6,461 miles a year.
Has T18 OGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 OGD has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T18 OGD 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 OGD find?
T18 OGD passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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