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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,200 cc

T18 RNRMOT history

T18 RNR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 68,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
68,841 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 RNR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 RNR was last recorded at 68,841 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 1,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,096 miles · 25 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,745 miles
Average per year
2,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,841 miles
  • 2025 – 67,096 miles
  • 2024 – 65,111 miles
  • 2023 – 63,161 miles
  • 2022 – 61,055 miles
  • 2021 – 59,556 miles
  • 2020 – 57,423 miles
  • 2019 – 54,399 miles
  • 2018 – 51,439 miles
  • 2017 – 47,632 miles
  • 2016 – 44,112 miles
  • 2015 – 39,896 miles
  • 2014 – 35,930 miles
  • 2013 – 31,340 miles
  • 2012 – 28,021 miles
  • 2011 – 24,355 miles
  • 2010 – 19,598 miles
  • 2009 – 14,494 miles
  • 2008 – 12,828 miles
  • 2007 – 10,734 miles
  • 2006 – 7,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,841 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts light

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,841 miles (+1,745)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    68,841 miles
    Test number
    140123710014
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass67,096 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    67,096 miles
    Test number
    897016998577
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts light (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Fail67,096 miles (+1,985)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,096 miles
    Test number
    186385993033
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts light (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass65,111 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    65,111 miles
    Test number
    535649516165
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail65,111 miles (+1,950)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,111 miles
    Test number
    293962573738
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass63,161 miles (+2,106)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,161 miles
    Test number
    398549987495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,055 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    61,055 miles
    Test number
    959793527817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,556 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    59,556 miles
    Test number
    470108488341
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail59,555 miles (+2,132)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,555 miles
    Test number
    773451591402
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass57,423 miles (+3,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    57,423 miles
    Test number
    490516545788
    • 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))

  11. Pass54,399 miles (+2,960)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,399 miles
    Test number
    380275018330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,439 miles (+3,807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    51,439 miles
    Test number
    557145301476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass47,632 miles (+271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,632 miles
    Test number
    185598573096
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

  14. Fail47,361 miles (+3,249)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,361 miles
    Test number
    769974630740
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split AT ENGINE END (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

  15. Pass44,112 miles (+4,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    44,112 miles
    Test number
    288803323313
    • AdvisoryFront Both tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass39,896 miles (+3,966)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    39,896 miles
    Test number
    828068915146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer deteriorating
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner tread to shoulder worn, recommend renewal of tyre 165/70r14 81t

  17. Pass35,930 miles (+4,590)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    35,930 miles
    Test number
    636429614151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,340 miles (+3,319)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,340 miles
    Test number
    738513513118
    • NoteO/s/f wiper blade, starting to smear.
    • NoteSlight run out on front brakes.

  19. Pass28,021 miles (+3,666)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,021 miles
    Test number
    257290212129
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

  20. Pass24,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,355 miles
    Test number
    295143401434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,355 miles (+4,757)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,355 miles
    Test number
    327193001196
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass19,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    19,598 miles
    Test number
    772388990005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail19,598 miles (+5,104)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,598 miles
    Test number
    142458790037
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass14,494 miles (+1,666)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    14,494 miles
    Test number
    731144719113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,828 miles (+2,094)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    12,828 miles
    Test number
    160130328161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,734 miles (+2,821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    10,734 miles
    Test number
    220066007179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass7,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    7,913 miles
    Test number
    862810716155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 RNR

Does T18 RNR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 RNR is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 RNR?
The MOT on T18 RNR is valid until 24 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 RNR done?
T18 RNR was recorded at 68,841 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 2,996 miles a year.
Has T18 RNR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 RNR has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T18 RNR 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 RNR find?
T18 RNR passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front outer suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished.

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