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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2017 · 999 cc

V18 OJWMOT history

V18 OJW is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 38,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

V18 OJW red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
38,484 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 OJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
22 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 OJW was last recorded at 38,484 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 2,847 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
35,637 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,847 miles
Average per year
3,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,484 miles
  • 2025 – 35,637 miles
  • 2024 – 34,544 miles
  • 2023 – 33,393 miles
  • 2022 – 28,678 miles
  • 2021 – 22,858 miles
  • 2020 – 17,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,484 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

8 tests since 24 Sept 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,484 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    38,484 miles
    Test number
    149444085050
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Fail38,484 miles (+2,847)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,484 miles
    Test number
    833962610479
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass35,637 miles (+1,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    35,637 miles
    Test number
    775360393889
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass34,544 miles (+1,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    34,544 miles
    Test number
    439166021309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass33,393 miles (+4,715)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    33,393 miles
    Test number
    991328577223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass28,678 miles (+5,820)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    28,678 miles
    Test number
    686580713589
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass22,858 miles (+5,455)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    22,858 miles
    Test number
    964379299518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,403 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    17,403 miles
    Test number
    640982930863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about V18 OJW

Does V18 OJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 OJW is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 OJW?
The MOT on V18 OJW is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 OJW done?
V18 OJW was recorded at 38,484 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 3,483 miles a year.
Has V18 OJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 OJW has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V18 OJW 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 OJW find?
V18 OJW passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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