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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,197 cc

T18 VMBMOT history

T18 VMB is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 99,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
99,374 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 VMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 VMB was last recorded at 99,374 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 8,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,361 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,013 miles
Average per year
8,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,374 miles
  • 2025 – 91,361 miles
  • 2024 – 83,449 miles
  • 2023 – 74,835 miles
  • 2021 – 63,728 miles
  • 2020 – 55,781 miles
  • 2019 – 47,160 miles
  • 2018 – 36,961 miles
  • 2017 – 26,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,374 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches. (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 Bonnet and grill slight damage, not likely to cause injury.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Undertray loose at the rear of tray, not likely to become detached.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Lower Under tray insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,374 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    99,374 miles
    Test number
    759516963115
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail99,374 miles (+8,013)3 major1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,374 miles
    Test number
    315039184475
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective on back box. (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass91,361 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    91,361 miles
    Test number
    320479526543
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet and grill slight damage, not likely to cause injury.
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray loose at the rear of tray, not likely to become detached.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective hose clamp holding up (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear box outer skin corroded

  4. Fail91,361 miles (+7,912)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,361 miles
    Test number
    600469832956
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet and grill slight damage, not likely to cause injury.
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray loose at the rear of tray, not likely to become detached.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective hose clamp holding up (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear box outer skin corroded

  5. Pass83,449 miles (+8,614)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    83,449 miles
    Test number
    746014145002
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scored across swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet and grill slight damage, not likely to cause injury.
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray loose at the rear of tray, not likely to become detached.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge slightly worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer (jubilee clip holding mount secure) (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass74,835 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    74,835 miles
    Test number
    456819129582
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratching into windscreen due to excessive worn down wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Under tray insecure
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  7. Fail74,834 miles (+11,106)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,834 miles
    Test number
    250748741279
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall has large egg 185/60R15 88H XL ZEETEX (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratching into windscreen due to excessive worn down wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Under tray insecure
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  8. Pass63,728 miles (+7,947)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    63,728 miles
    Test number
    982408887721
    • AdvisoryNearside Coolant leak Slight leak of coolant.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass55,781 miles (+8,621)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    55,781 miles
    Test number
    218859495724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,160 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,160 miles
    Test number
    764055578119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail47,160 miles (+10,199)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,160 miles
    Test number
    211116475028
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass36,961 miles (+10,385)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    36,961 miles
    Test number
    923903039291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    26,576 miles
    Test number
    604788433726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 VMB

Does T18 VMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 VMB is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 VMB?
The MOT on T18 VMB is valid until 10 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 VMB done?
T18 VMB was recorded at 99,374 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 8,793 miles a year.
Has T18 VMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 VMB has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T18 VMB 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 VMB find?
T18 VMB passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches.; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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