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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

T18 VWRMOT history

T18 VWR is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 125,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
125,072 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 VWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 VWR was last recorded at 125,072 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,018 miles · 27 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
6,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,072 miles
  • 2025 – 115,834 miles
  • 2024 – 106,862 miles
  • 2023 – 99,472 miles
  • 2022 – 95,162 miles
  • 2021 – 90,409 miles
  • 2020 – 85,014 miles
  • 2019 – 77,748 miles
  • 2018 – 71,675 miles
  • 2017 – 65,159 miles
  • 2016 – 57,603 miles
  • 2015 – 53,183 miles
  • 2014 – 43,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,072 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc back plate badly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rearmost bush debonding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shocks reduced damping effect. Aftermarket coilovers fitted are very bouncy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,072 miles (+54)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    125,072 miles
    Test number
    722089090153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc back plate badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail125,018 miles (+9,184)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,018 miles
    Test number
    893777650334
    • MajorBody component corroded and likely to cause injury Exhaust system rear silencer outer skin corroded (sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc back plate badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass115,834 miles (+218)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    115,834 miles
    Test number
    967132986511
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rearmost bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shocks reduced damping effect. Aftermarket coilovers fitted are very bouncy (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail115,616 miles (+8,754)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,616 miles
    Test number
    532768810046
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rearmost bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shocks reduced damping effect. Aftermarket coilovers fitted are very bouncy (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,862 miles (+7,390)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    106,862 miles
    Test number
    178487015683
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass99,472 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,472 miles
    Test number
    206740353541
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail99,472 miles (+4,310)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,472 miles
    Test number
    669671409842
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass95,162 miles (+4,753)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,162 miles
    Test number
    181770957108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  9. Pass90,409 miles (+5,395)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,409 miles
    Test number
    750467468283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,014 miles (+7,266)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,014 miles
    Test number
    224336068835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,748 miles
    Test number
    254460660951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,748 miles (+6,073)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,748 miles
    Test number
    707828335128
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass71,675 miles (+6,516)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,675 miles
    Test number
    648602824750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,159 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,159 miles
    Test number
    200868598738
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc's becoming corroded on inside
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin becoming corroded

  15. Fail65,159 miles (+7,556)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,159 miles
    Test number
    573150953284
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc's becoming corroded on inside
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge and becoming perished
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin becoming corroded

  16. Pass57,603 miles (+4,420)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,603 miles
    Test number
    148480675425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,183 miles
    Test number
    157615885499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,183 miles (+9,966)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,183 miles
    Test number
    148544085476
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass43,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,217 miles
    Test number
    436436774026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,217 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,217 miles
    Test number
    448726874000
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about T18 VWR

Does T18 VWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 VWR is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 VWR?
The MOT on T18 VWR is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 VWR done?
T18 VWR was recorded at 125,072 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 6,838 miles a year.
Has T18 VWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 VWR has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T18 VWR 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 VWR find?
T18 VWR passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc back plate badly corroded; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm; rear stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working.

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