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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

T18 TCYMOT history

T18 TCY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 148,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
148,307 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 TCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 TCY was last recorded at 148,307 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,302 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
8,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,307 miles
  • 2024 – 135,772 miles
  • 2023 – 124,198 miles
  • 2022 – 116,970 miles
  • 2021 – 112,499 miles
  • 2020 – 106,890 miles
  • 2019 – 100,628 miles
  • 2018 – 91,114 miles
  • 2017 – 80,525 miles
  • 2016 – 73,543 miles
  • 2015 – 60,997 miles
  • 2014 – 52,546 miles
  • 2013 – 39,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,307 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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,307 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    148,307 miles
    Test number
    505309732428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail148,302 miles (+12,530)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,302 miles
    Test number
    330267963382
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass135,772 miles (+11,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    135,772 miles
    Test number
    848456644052
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass124,198 miles (+7,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    124,198 miles
    Test number
    447987905621
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass116,970 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,970 miles
    Test number
    171244707614
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail116,970 miles (+4,471)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,970 miles
    Test number
    498713309361
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass112,499 miles (+5,609)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,499 miles
    Test number
    601119036564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass106,890 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,890 miles
    Test number
    163617944362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail106,890 miles (+6,262)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,890 miles
    Test number
    687785804322
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass100,628 miles (+9,514)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,628 miles
    Test number
    584323449103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    91,114 miles
    Test number
    303669896297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,114 miles (+10,589)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,114 miles
    Test number
    929571851140
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  13. Pass80,525 miles (+6,982)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,525 miles
    Test number
    889482096026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,543 miles (+12,546)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,543 miles
    Test number
    406855291789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    60,997 miles
    Test number
    139865335423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,997 miles (+8,451)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,997 miles
    Test number
    898025035051
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass52,546 miles (+13,232)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,546 miles
    Test number
    996275344003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,314 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    39,314 miles
    Test number
    215439453033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T18 TCY

Does T18 TCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 TCY is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T18 TCY?
The MOT on T18 TCY is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 TCY done?
T18 TCY was recorded at 148,307 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 8,615 miles a year.
Has T18 TCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 TCY has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T18 TCY 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 TCY find?
T18 TCY passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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