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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 999 cc

W18 ADOMOT history

W18 ADO is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 68,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

W18 ADO black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
68,814 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 ADO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
28 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 ADO was last recorded at 68,814 miles on 20 May 2026, 10,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,781 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
10,033 miles
Average per year
6,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,814 miles
  • 2025 – 58,781 miles
  • 2024 – 52,536 miles
  • 2023 – 47,051 miles
  • 2022 – 41,294 miles
  • 2021 – 34,934 miles
  • 2019 – 17,349 miles
  • 2018 – 14,453 miles
  • 2017 – 9,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,814 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 24 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,814 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    68,814 miles
    Test number
    153710126408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail68,814 miles (+10,033)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,814 miles
    Test number
    251612611926
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass58,781 miles (+6,245)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    58,781 miles
    Test number
    830707094983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass52,536 miles (+5,485)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    52,536 miles
    Test number
    127881215829
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  5. Pass47,051 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    47,051 miles
    Test number
    857213900526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail47,047 miles (+5,753)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,047 miles
    Test number
    367967292577
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working any (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass41,294 miles (+6,360)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    41,294 miles
    Test number
    445347786008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,934 miles (+17,585)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    34,934 miles
    Test number
    956684899181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,349 miles (+2,896)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    17,349 miles
    Test number
    975510364813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,453 miles (+4,947)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    14,453 miles
    Test number
    176135268627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass9,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    9,506 miles
    Test number
    242138752895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W18 ADO

Does W18 ADO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 ADO is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 ADO?
The MOT on W18 ADO is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 ADO done?
W18 ADO was recorded at 68,814 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 6,990 miles a year.
Has W18 ADO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 ADO has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on W18 ADO 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 ADO find?
W18 ADO passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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