Volkswagen Polo
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc
V18 RPMMOT history
V18 RPM is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 74,768 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 74,768 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,438 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V18 RPM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 19 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V18 RPM was last recorded at 74,768 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 74,767 miles · 11 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,438 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 74,768 miles
- 2025 – 74,767 miles
- 2024 – 73,319 miles
- 2023 – 72,304 miles
- 2022 – 70,026 miles
- 2021 – 69,044 miles
- 2020 – 65,622 miles
- 2019 – 60,171 miles
- 2018 – 51,147 miles
- 2017 – 44,470 miles
- 2016 – 37,490 miles
- 2015 – 29,764 miles
- 2014 – 22,181 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass74,768 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded and worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread bald on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 6 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,768 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 74,768 miles
- Test number
- 742002913749
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail74,767 miles (+1,448)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,767 miles
- Test number
- 673103432397
- MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount knocking (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount noisy (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass73,319 miles (+1,015)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 73,319 miles
- Test number
- 590751621217
- AdvisoryNearside Front top mount noisy has play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass72,304 miles (+2,278)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 72,304 miles
- Test number
- 335563719378
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass70,026 miles (+982)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 70,026 miles
- Test number
- 252324933315
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass69,044 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 69,044 miles
- Test number
- 523125746883
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail69,044 miles (+3,422)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,044 miles
- Test number
- 487684087855
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass65,622 miles (+5,451)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 65,622 miles
- Test number
- 464805998524
- AdvisoryOffside headlight loose - close to excess
- AdvisoryOffside number plate light dim
Pass60,171 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 60,171 miles
- Test number
- 478501738980
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail60,166 miles (+9,019)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,166 miles
- Test number
- 988592088403
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outer 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))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass51,147 miles (+6,677)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 51,147 miles
- Test number
- 303238389948
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass44,470 miles (+6,980)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 44,470 miles
- Test number
- 768976092778
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished between tread.
Pass37,490 miles (+7,726)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 37,490 miles
- Test number
- 651123265568
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,764 miles (+7,583)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 29,764 miles
- Test number
- 518161255006
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass22,181 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 22,181 miles
- Test number
- 669445764063
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about V18 RPM
- Does V18 RPM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 RPM is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V18 RPM?
- The MOT on V18 RPM is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V18 RPM done?
- V18 RPM was recorded at 74,768 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 4,438 miles a year.
- Has V18 RPM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V18 RPM has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on V18 RPM 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 RPM find?
- V18 RPM passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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