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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

V18 WJCMOT history

V18 WJC is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 87,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

V18 WJC white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
87,915 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 WJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 WJC was last recorded at 87,915 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,915 miles · 13 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,915 miles
  • 2025 – 81,216 miles
  • 2024 – 71,213 miles
  • 2023 – 67,961 miles
  • 2022 – 67,428 miles
  • 2021 – 63,001 miles
  • 2020 – 59,610 miles
  • 2019 – 57,265 miles
  • 2018 – 45,302 miles
  • 2017 – 35,930 miles
  • 2016 – 29,700 miles
  • 2015 – 26,949 miles
  • 2014 – 21,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,915 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,915 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    87,915 miles
    Test number
    774553570942
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail87,915 miles (+6,699)3 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,915 miles
    Test number
    547509339768
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass81,216 miles (+10,003)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    81,216 miles
    Test number
    703573226056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,213 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    71,213 miles
    Test number
    399556961669
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail71,213 miles (+3,252)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,213 miles
    Test number
    478167260898
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass67,961 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,961 miles
    Test number
    344598322068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail67,961 miles (+533)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,961 miles
    Test number
    345277968993
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass67,428 miles (+4,427)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,428 miles
    Test number
    241710234796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,001 miles (+3,391)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,001 miles
    Test number
    428788645006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,610 miles (+2,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,610 miles
    Test number
    402084426581
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass57,265 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,265 miles
    Test number
    108493607682
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Fail57,265 miles (+11,963)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,265 miles
    Test number
    522518972009
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass45,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    45,302 miles
    Test number
    620310791168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,302 miles (+9,372)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,302 miles
    Test number
    544472476632
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass35,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    35,930 miles
    Test number
    380053666715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail35,930 miles (+6,230)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,930 miles
    Test number
    258524821656
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  17. Pass29,700 miles (+2,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    29,700 miles
    Test number
    688737658529
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside tyres worn
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking
  18. Pass26,949 miles (+5,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,949 miles
    Test number
    894296544591
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing inner edge
  19. Pass21,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    21,500 miles
    Test number
    658593134204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 WJC

Does V18 WJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 WJC is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 WJC?
The MOT on V18 WJC is valid until 21 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 WJC done?
V18 WJC was recorded at 87,915 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 5,467 miles a year.
Has V18 WJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 WJC has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V18 WJC 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 WJC find?
V18 WJC passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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