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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

V18 RPKMOT history

V18 RPK is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 55,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

V18 RPK black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
55,494 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 RPK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
14 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 RPK was last recorded at 55,494 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 1,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
53,890 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,604 miles
Average per year
5,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,494 miles
  • 2025 – 53,890 miles
  • 2024 – 52,667 miles
  • 2023 – 51,531 miles
  • 2022 – 44,927 miles
  • 2021 – 37,602 miles
  • 2020 – 28,031 miles
  • 2019 – 21,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,494 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

9 tests since 16 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,494 miles (+1,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    55,494 miles
    Test number
    214818807050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass53,890 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    53,890 miles
    Test number
    638480993121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,667 miles (+1,136)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    52,667 miles
    Test number
    705269980051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,531 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    51,531 miles
    Test number
    824737717363
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail51,531 miles (+6,604)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,531 miles
    Test number
    987462891259
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass44,927 miles (+7,325)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    44,927 miles
    Test number
    726816933351
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass37,602 miles (+9,571)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    37,602 miles
    Test number
    598336980528
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass28,031 miles (+6,601)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    28,031 miles
    Test number
    866513092897
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass21,430 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    21,430 miles
    Test number
    325470242702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished nad wearing on inner edge

Questions about V18 RPK

Does V18 RPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 RPK is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 RPK?
The MOT on V18 RPK is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 RPK done?
V18 RPK was recorded at 55,494 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 5,377 miles a year.
Has V18 RPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 RPK has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V18 RPK 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 RPK find?
V18 RPK passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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