Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc
V18 KPSMOT history
V18 KPS is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 115,511 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 115,511 mi
- At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,359 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V18 KPS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 27 Mar 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V18 KPS was last recorded at 115,511 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 115,078 miles · 17 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 433 miles
- Average per year
- 9,359 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,511 miles
- 2025 – 115,078 miles
- 2023 – 114,505 miles
- 2022 – 109,777 miles
- 2021 – 105,144 miles
- 2020 – 100,586 miles
- 2019 – 89,296 miles
- 2018 – 70,841 miles
- 2017 – 52,793 miles
- 2016 – 33,932 miles
- 2015 – 17,711 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,511 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
15 tests since 14 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,511 miles (+433)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 115,511 miles
- Test number
- 276417499337
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass115,078 miles (+573)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 115,078 miles
- Test number
- 308814258469
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass114,505 miles (+68)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 114,505 miles
- Test number
- 245128158967
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,437 miles (+4,660)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,437 miles
- Test number
- 979844550025
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Pass109,777 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 109,777 miles
- Test number
- 521149495156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,777 miles (+4,633)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,777 miles
- Test number
- 440730280974
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe cracked and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer cracked and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Pass105,144 miles (+4,558)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 105,144 miles
- Test number
- 917718569300
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy leak (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,586 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 100,586 miles
- Test number
- 738178975209
- 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))
Fail100,586 miles (+11,290)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,586 miles
- Test number
- 696192540536
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
Pass89,296 miles (+18,455)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 89,296 miles
- Test number
- 196160180929
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass70,841 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 70,841 miles
- Test number
- 722159876911
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail70,839 miles (+18,046)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,839 miles
- Test number
- 511292162919
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass52,793 miles (+18,861)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 52,793 miles
- Test number
- 899655231617
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,932 miles (+16,221)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 33,932 miles
- Test number
- 252550182820
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass17,711 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 17,711 miles
- Test number
- 130200792057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V18 KPS
- Does V18 KPS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 KPS is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V18 KPS?
- The MOT on V18 KPS is valid until 24 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 KPS done?
- V18 KPS was recorded at 115,511 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 9,359 miles a year.
- Has V18 KPS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V18 KPS has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on V18 KPS 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 KPS find?
- V18 KPS passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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