Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc
V18 MHLMOT history
V18 MHL is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 42,144 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 May 2027
- Mileage
- 42,144 mi
- At MOT on 30 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 7 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,859 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V18 MHL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 1 Sept 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V18 MHL was last recorded at 42,144 miles on 30 May 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 42,139 miles · 7 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 3,859 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 42,144 miles
- 2025 – 37,054 miles
- 2024 – 32,262 miles
- 2023 – 28,092 miles
- 2022 – 24,178 miles
- 2021 – 20,680 miles
- 2020 – 20,677 miles
- 2019 – 15,998 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass42,144 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust corrosion advancing
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension subframe corrosion evident
- AdvisoryMetal brake pipe protective coating deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread profile uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Full MOT history
11 tests since 20 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass42,144 miles (+5)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2027
- Odometer
- 42,144 miles
- Test number
- 607262695438
- AdvisoryExhaust corrosion advancing
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension subframe corrosion evident
- AdvisoryMetal brake pipe protective coating deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread profile uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail42,139 miles (+5,085)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,139 miles
- Test number
- 817792569835
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre wear should be kept under observation.
- AdvisorySlight corrosion evident on rear sub frame.
Pass37,054 miles (+4,792)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 37,054 miles
- Test number
- 656923731532
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wear should be kept under observation.
Pass32,262 miles (+4,170)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2025
- Odometer
- 32,262 miles
- Test number
- 646699457099
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slightly. (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing should be kept under observation. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing should be kept under observation. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass28,092 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 28,092 miles
- Test number
- 748471952540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,092 miles (+3,914)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,092 miles
- Test number
- 663930018275
- Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Pass24,178 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 24,178 miles
- Test number
- 392344562051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,173 miles (+3,493)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,173 miles
- Test number
- 976773537422
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass20,680 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 20,680 miles
- Test number
- 554843025356
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose
Fail20,677 miles (+4,679)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,677 miles
- Test number
- 587120178054
- MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Pass15,998 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 15,998 miles
- Test number
- 623403829722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V18 MHL
- Does V18 MHL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 MHL is valid until 29 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V18 MHL?
- The MOT on V18 MHL is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V18 MHL done?
- V18 MHL was recorded at 42,144 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 3,859 miles a year.
- Has V18 MHL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V18 MHL has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on V18 MHL 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 MHL find?
- V18 MHL passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust corrosion advancing; front and rear suspension subframe corrosion evident; metal brake pipe protective coating deteriorating, and 3 more.
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