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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

W18 ABHMOT history

W18 ABH is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 57,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2026.

W18 ABH black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
57,093 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 ABH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 ABH was last recorded at 57,093 miles on 27 Jun 2026, 3,584 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,509 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,584 miles
Average per year
3,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,093 miles
  • 2025 – 53,509 miles
  • 2024 – 51,929 miles
  • 2023 – 43,218 miles
  • 2022 – 40,165 miles
  • 2021 – 37,476 miles
  • 2020 – 33,286 miles
  • 2019 – 30,501 miles
  • 2018 – 27,824 miles
  • 2017 – 22,840 miles
  • 2016 – 20,315 miles
  • 2015 – 17,544 miles
  • 2014 – 14,983 miles
  • 2013 – 12,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,093 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,093 miles (+3,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    57,093 miles
    Test number
    762257530906
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass53,509 miles (+1,580)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    53,509 miles
    Test number
    498608839263
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass51,929 miles (+8,711)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    51,929 miles
    Test number
    839852363595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,218 miles (+3,053)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    43,218 miles
    Test number
    776683344213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    40,165 miles
    Test number
    394986735905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail40,164 miles (+2,688)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,164 miles
    Test number
    272859591305
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet not working!
  7. Pass37,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    37,476 miles
    Test number
    735424562291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail37,476 miles (+4,190)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,476 miles
    Test number
    829882153510
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
  9. Pass33,286 miles (+2,785)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    33,286 miles
    Test number
    843267746331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  10. Pass30,501 miles (+2,677)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    30,501 miles
    Test number
    504402641370
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass27,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    27,824 miles
    Test number
    492445531959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail27,824 miles (+4,984)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,824 miles
    Test number
    785996638887
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall cracked down to cords! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass22,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    22,840 miles
    Test number
    348819210204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail22,840 miles (+2,525)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,840 miles
    Test number
    197685326850
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/s stop light dim
  15. Pass20,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    20,315 miles
    Test number
    187782027220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail20,315 miles (+2,771)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,315 miles
    Test number
    338970325590
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Pass17,544 miles (+2,561)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    17,544 miles
    Test number
    349061498587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,983 miles (+2,364)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    14,983 miles
    Test number
    595534254341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    12,619 miles
    Test number
    928193443311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail12,619 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,619 miles
    Test number
    506460643321
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about W18 ABH

Does W18 ABH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 ABH is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 ABH?
The MOT on W18 ABH is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 ABH done?
W18 ABH was recorded at 57,093 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2026, an average of 3,542 miles a year.
Has W18 ABH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 ABH has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on W18 ABH 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 W18 ABH find?
W18 ABH passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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