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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

V18 HMWMOT history

V18 HMW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 95,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

V18 HMW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
95,859 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 HMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 HMW was last recorded at 95,859 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 3,991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,868 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,991 miles
Average per year
3,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,859 miles
  • 2025 – 91,868 miles
  • 2024 – 89,555 miles
  • 2023 – 86,269 miles
  • 2022 – 82,901 miles
  • 2021 – 80,074 miles
  • 2020 – 78,074 miles
  • 2019 – 76,107 miles
  • 2018 – 72,291 miles
  • 2017 – 67,791 miles
  • 2016 – 62,632 miles
  • 2015 – 56,401 miles
  • 2014 – 50,877 miles
  • 2013 – 48,226 miles
  • 2012 – 44,483 miles
  • 2011 – 39,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,859 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing.. Rubber perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing..Rubber perished.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    95,859 miles
    Test number
    947584505504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail95,859 miles (+3,991)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,859 miles
    Test number
    133468512405
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass91,868 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    91,868 miles
    Test number
    260071110477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail91,824 miles (+2,269)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,824 miles
    Test number
    643846546914
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts in tread and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass89,555 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    89,555 miles
    Test number
    720083269117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail89,554 miles (+3,285)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,554 miles
    Test number
    469572535462
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass86,269 miles (+3,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,269 miles
    Test number
    320944816115
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass82,901 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    82,901 miles
    Test number
    451449183001
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail82,901 miles (+2,827)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,901 miles
    Test number
    522610859895
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass80,074 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,074 miles
    Test number
    518896038501
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust pipe flexible joint deteriorated but not blowing. Rear and centre exhaust heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres have various deep cuts in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Fail80,074 miles (+2,000)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,074 miles
    Test number
    389745128458
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust pipe flexible joint deteriorated but not blowing. Rear and centre exhaust heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres have various deep cuts in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass78,074 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,074 miles
    Test number
    526146551078
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing.. Rubber perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing..Rubber perished. (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail78,072 miles (+1,965)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,072 miles
    Test number
    854813561490
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing.. Rubber perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing..Rubber perished. (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass76,107 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,107 miles
    Test number
    121861235878
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped/worn

  15. Fail76,107 miles (+3,816)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,107 miles
    Test number
    733600366219
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped/worn

  16. Pass72,291 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,291 miles
    Test number
    112081639616
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Fail72,290 miles (+4,499)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,290 miles
    Test number
    384700602705
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  18. Pass67,791 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    67,791 miles
    Test number
    545324332135
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail67,763 miles (+5,131)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,763 miles
    Test number
    810286014318
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass62,632 miles (+270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    62,632 miles
    Test number
    793456898113
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail62,362 miles (+5,961)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,362 miles
    Test number
    761431524843
    • FailureNearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass56,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,401 miles
    Test number
    337342072973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,401 miles (+5,524)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,401 miles
    Test number
    155031778397
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

  24. Pass50,877 miles (+2,651)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,877 miles
    Test number
    329859554424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres perrished

  25. Pass48,226 miles (+3,743)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,226 miles
    Test number
    948023053262
    • NoteRear tyres perrished,service lamp on

  26. Pass44,483 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    44,483 miles
    Test number
    396491952479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail44,483 miles (+4,622)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,483 miles
    Test number
    986241152282
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass39,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,861 miles
    Test number
    598876051245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 HMW

Does V18 HMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 HMW is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 HMW?
The MOT on V18 HMW is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 HMW done?
V18 HMW was recorded at 95,859 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 3,745 miles a year.
Has V18 HMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 HMW has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V18 HMW 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 HMW find?
V18 HMW passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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