Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2017 · 999 cc
V18 BDBMOT history
V18 BDB is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Jun 2017. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 71,659 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 71,659 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 7 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,634 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V18 BDB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 23 Jun 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V18 BDB was last recorded at 71,659 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 71,658 miles · 21 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 7,634 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,659 miles
- 2025 – 63,389 miles
- 2024 – 56,283 miles
- 2023 – 48,129 miles
- 2022 – 41,112 miles
- 2021 – 33,618 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,659 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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.
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Full MOT history
12 tests since 15 Jun 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,659 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 71,659 miles
- Test number
- 403872967086
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail71,658 miles (+8,269)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,658 miles
- Test number
- 604579744848
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass63,389 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 63,389 miles
- Test number
- 485976020942
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail63,389 miles (+7,106)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,389 miles
- Test number
- 211454202238
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass56,283 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 56,283 miles
- Test number
- 928289034580
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail56,283 miles (+8,154)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,283 miles
- Test number
- 856777685562
- Repaired at testOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass48,129 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 48,129 miles
- Test number
- 201593825030
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Fail48,129 miles (+7,017)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,129 miles
- Test number
- 319108945811
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Pass41,112 miles (+7,494)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 41,112 miles
- Test number
- 168053736355
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass33,618 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 33,618 miles
- Test number
- 570217441733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,618 miles2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,618 miles
- Test number
- 237703651839
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 882692312427
- AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
Questions about V18 BDB
- Does V18 BDB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 BDB is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V18 BDB?
- The MOT on V18 BDB is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V18 BDB done?
- V18 BDB was recorded at 71,659 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 7,634 miles a year.
- Has V18 BDB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V18 BDB has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on V18 BDB 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 BDB find?
- V18 BDB passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.
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