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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2015 · 1,197 cc

V18 OWTMOT history

V18 OWT is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 57,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

V18 OWT white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
57,758 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 OWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
20 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 OWT was last recorded at 57,758 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 12,154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
45,604 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,154 miles
Average per year
5,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,758 miles
  • 2025 – 45,604 miles
  • 2024 – 33,026 miles
  • 2023 – 20,149 miles
  • 2022 – 13,646 miles
  • 2021 – 11,429 miles
  • 2020 – 10,066 miles
  • 2019 – 7,683 miles
  • 2018 – 6,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,758 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS and OS (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded

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, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 20 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,758 miles (+12,154)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    57,758 miles
    Test number
    398891342083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS and OS (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
  2. Pass45,604 miles (+12,578)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    45,604 miles
    Test number
    180409532066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass33,026 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    33,026 miles
    Test number
    800867627349
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  4. Fail33,026 miles (+12,877)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,026 miles
    Test number
    698056746614
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on edges 215/45/16 86H (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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. Pass20,149 miles (+1,336)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    20,149 miles
    Test number
    428127855950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass18,813 miles (+5,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    18,813 miles
    Test number
    992841248368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both brake discs corroded
  7. Pass13,646 miles (+2,217)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    13,646 miles
    Test number
    439842440013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass11,429 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    11,429 miles
    Test number
    368872347314
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes cracking] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail11,429 miles (+1,363)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,429 miles
    Test number
    605621021599
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes cracking] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass10,066 miles (+2,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    10,066 miles
    Test number
    834881459682
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass7,683 miles (+1,041)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    7,683 miles
    Test number
    389050834895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass6,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    6,642 miles
    Test number
    417878867338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 OWT

Does V18 OWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 OWT is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 OWT?
The MOT on V18 OWT is valid until 1 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 OWT done?
V18 OWT was recorded at 57,758 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 5,935 miles a year.
Has V18 OWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 OWT has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on V18 OWT 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 OWT find?
V18 OWT passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns and os; exhaust rear box corroded.

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