Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2015 · 999 cc
V18 AREMOT history
V18 ARE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 112,356 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 May 2027
- Mileage
- 112,356 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,452 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V18 ARE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 28 Nov 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V18 ARE was last recorded at 112,356 miles on 7 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 112,356 miles · 6 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 10,452 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 112,356 miles
- 2025 – 105,801 miles
- 2024 – 101,806 miles
- 2023 – 91,284 miles
- 2022 – 82,146 miles
- 2021 – 69,306 miles
- 2019 – 48,308 miles
- 2018 – 31,203 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,356 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi area.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front to centre exhaust joiner sleeve corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
12 tests since 1 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,356 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2027
- Odometer
- 112,356 miles
- Test number
- 339799829915
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak
Fail112,356 miles (+6,555)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,356 miles
- Test number
- 476897930056
- MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak
Pass105,801 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 105,801 miles
- Test number
- 950788265356
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi area. (6.1.2 (a))
Fail105,791 miles (+3,985)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,791 miles
- Test number
- 256883934176
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi area. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandbrake high.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre not fitted to side wall instructions. Asymmetric tyre. 185/60/15.
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Pass101,806 miles (+10,522)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 101,806 miles
- Test number
- 587509842046
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Pass91,284 miles (+9,138)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 91,284 miles
- Test number
- 620141283854
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes starting to separate, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, <3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective Low pressure
- AdvisoryVehicle undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components
- AdvisoryWinter rated tyres fitted to front axle only
Pass82,146 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 82,146 miles
- Test number
- 518739856101
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront to centre exhaust joiner sleeve corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail82,143 miles (+12,837)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,143 miles
- Test number
- 136070055298
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront to centre exhaust joiner sleeve corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass69,306 miles (+20,998)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 69,306 miles
- Test number
- 989561971326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,308 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 48,308 miles
- Test number
- 608750683120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,306 miles (+17,103)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,306 miles
- Test number
- 578328296369
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Pass31,203 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 31,203 miles
- Test number
- 574766301342
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Questions about V18 ARE
- Does V18 ARE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 ARE is valid until 6 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V18 ARE?
- The MOT on V18 ARE is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V18 ARE done?
- V18 ARE was recorded at 112,356 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 10,452 miles a year.
- Has V18 ARE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V18 ARE has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on V18 ARE 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 V18 ARE find?
- V18 ARE passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front coolant leak.
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