Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc
V18 MEMMOT history
V18 MEM is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 86,188 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 86,188 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,637 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V18 MEM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 31 Jul 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
V18 MEM was last recorded at 86,188 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 14,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 71,524 miles · 17 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 14,664 miles
- Average per year
- 3,637 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,188 miles
- 2024 – 71,524 miles
- 2023 – 60,179 miles
- 2022 – 56,543 miles
- 2021 – 53,754 miles
- 2020 – 50,733 miles
- 2019 – 45,392 miles
- 2018 – 40,527 miles
- 2017 – 39,224 miles
- 2016 – 37,609 miles
- 2015 – 36,359 miles
- 2014 – 34,687 miles
- 2013 – 32,324 miles
- 2012 – 29,909 miles
- 2011 – 27,969 miles
- 2010 – 25,459 miles
- 2009 – 22,595 miles
- 2008 – 19,900 miles
- 2007 – 16,623 miles
- 2006 – 13,180 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail86,188 miles
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016
Front Brake pads look 2/3rds to 3/4s worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 22 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail86,188 miles (+14,664)2 dangerous9 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,188 miles
- Test number
- 503290260393
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass71,524 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 71,524 miles
- Test number
- 644194626208
- AdvisoryFront Brake pads look 2/3rds to 3/4s worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail71,519 miles (+11,340)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,519 miles
- Test number
- 370013712912
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pads look 2/3rds to 3/4s worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass60,179 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 60,179 miles
- Test number
- 160297339310
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust deteriorated
Fail60,177 miles (+3,634)4 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,177 miles
- Test number
- 462480242523
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust deteriorated
Pass56,543 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 56,543 miles
- Test number
- 415659025515
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail56,538 miles (+2,784)10 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,538 miles
- Test number
- 461875937604
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass53,754 miles (+3,021)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 53,754 miles
- Test number
- 390292278707
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass50,733 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 50,733 miles
- Test number
- 455040711081
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy slight blow
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail50,732 miles (+5,340)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,732 miles
- Test number
- 190046004097
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy slight blow
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass45,392 miles (+4,865)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 45,392 miles
- Test number
- 344593491921
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass40,527 miles (+1,303)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 40,527 miles
- Test number
- 847457934131
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass39,224 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 39,224 miles
- Test number
- 532217420286
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit...would advise renewal asap. (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit. (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded.
Fail39,224 miles (+1,615)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,224 miles
- Test number
- 562281388849
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit...would advise renewal asap. (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit. (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded.
Pass37,609 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 37,609 miles
- Test number
- 361973868715
- AdvisoryBonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated and weak (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow from front flex (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre p.a.s edge wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre low on tread 3mm
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arms poor condition
Fail37,609 miles (+1,250)1 failure8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,609 miles
- Test number
- 285595733131
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer boot (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated and weak (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow from front flex (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre p.a.s edge wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre low on tread 3mm
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arms poor condition
Pass36,359 miles (+1,672)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 36,359 miles
- Test number
- 748115895167
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass34,687 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 34,687 miles
- Test number
- 418915594187
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteBoth rear tyres are cracking.
Fail54,710 miles (+22,386)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,710 miles
- Test number
- 716135494134
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteBoth rear tyres are cracking.
Pass32,324 miles (+2,415)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 32,324 miles
- Test number
- 216666293171
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass29,909 miles (+1,940)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 29,909 miles
- Test number
- 875678792140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside rear coil spring corroded
- NoteOffside rear coil spring corroded
Pass27,969 miles (+2,510)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 27,969 miles
- Test number
- 438650601212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,459 miles (+2,864)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 25,459 miles
- Test number
- 984820900200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,595 miles (+2,695)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 22,595 miles
- Test number
- 661771709275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,900 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 19,900 miles
- Test number
- 432455008209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,900 miles (+3,277)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,900 miles
- Test number
- 602195508255
- FailureFront Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Pass16,623 miles (+3,443)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 16,623 miles
- Test number
- 442494207248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,180 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 13,180 miles
- Test number
- 623653006256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V18 MEM
- Does V18 MEM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V18 MEM expired on 25 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V18 MEM?
- The MOT on V18 MEM expired on 25 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V18 MEM done?
- V18 MEM was recorded at 86,188 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 3,637 miles a year.
- Has V18 MEM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V18 MEM has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on V18 MEM 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 MEM find?
- V18 MEM failed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 9 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 9 more.
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