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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 999 cc

V18 KRBMOT history

V18 KRB is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 73,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

V18 KRB black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
73,927 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 KRB
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
26 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 KRB was last recorded at 73,927 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 6,861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,066 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,861 miles
Average per year
7,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,927 miles
  • 2025 – 67,066 miles
  • 2024 – 59,906 miles
  • 2023 – 51,662 miles
  • 2022 – 43,329 miles
  • 2021 – 40,655 miles
  • 2020 – 33,064 miles
  • 2019 – 26,647 miles
  • 2018 – 18,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,927 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at front flexi and centre sleeve also baffles rattling in back box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 25 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,927 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    73,927 miles
    Test number
    537853058264
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at front flexi and centre sleeve also baffles rattling in back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail73,927 miles (+6,861)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,927 miles
    Test number
    591085385297
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc inner surface heavily corroded and breaking away (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top gaiter burst wide open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at front flexi and centre sleeve also baffles rattling in back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass67,066 miles (+7,160)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    67,066 miles
    Test number
    317580796750
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass59,906 miles (+8,244)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    59,906 miles
    Test number
    859815358471
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass51,662 miles (+8,333)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    51,662 miles
    Test number
    256138745106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  6. Pass43,329 miles (+2,674)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    43,329 miles
    Test number
    329485608667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,655 miles (+7,591)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    40,655 miles
    Test number
    543416860351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,064 miles (+6,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    33,064 miles
    Test number
    481969652462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  9. Pass26,647 miles (+7,739)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    26,647 miles
    Test number
    366623391737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    18,908 miles
    Test number
    117727570300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 KRB

Does V18 KRB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 KRB is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 KRB?
The MOT on V18 KRB is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 KRB done?
V18 KRB was recorded at 73,927 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 7,144 miles a year.
Has V18 KRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 KRB has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V18 KRB 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 KRB find?
V18 KRB passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at front flexi and centre sleeve also baffles rattling in back box; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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