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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

W18 AVNMOT history

W18 AVN is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 84,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

W18 AVN white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
84,357 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 AVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 AVN was last recorded at 84,357 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 8,371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,986 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,371 miles
Average per year
5,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,357 miles
  • 2025 – 75,986 miles
  • 2024 – 68,939 miles
  • 2023 – 65,726 miles
  • 2022 – 62,602 miles
  • 2021 – 59,704 miles
  • 2020 – 58,193 miles
  • 2019 – 54,558 miles
  • 2018 – 49,704 miles
  • 2017 – 42,235 miles
  • 2016 – 36,885 miles
  • 2015 – 30,370 miles
  • 2014 – 22,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,357 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front tyre cut in outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,357 miles (+8,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    84,357 miles
    Test number
    461185290532
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. Pass75,986 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,986 miles
    Test number
    836012798240
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Fail75,984 miles (+7,045)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,984 miles
    Test number
    372941283746
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass68,939 miles (+3,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    68,939 miles
    Test number
    380744944728
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass65,726 miles (+3,124)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    65,726 miles
    Test number
    345825613926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,602 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    62,602 miles
    Test number
    794444519597
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Fail62,602 miles (+2,898)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,602 miles
    Test number
    104865724553
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass59,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    59,704 miles
    Test number
    721088508717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,704 miles (+1,511)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,704 miles
    Test number
    481032432007
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass58,193 miles (+3,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    58,193 miles
    Test number
    492732248429
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front bottom arm bushes slightly worn/spit
  11. Pass54,558 miles (+4,854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    54,558 miles
    Test number
    387667603037
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass49,704 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    49,704 miles
    Test number
    954246146294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cut in outer wall
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Fail49,704 miles (+7,469)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,704 miles
    Test number
    954247908314
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cut in outer wall
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass42,235 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    42,235 miles
    Test number
    405253090006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cut in outer wall
  15. Fail42,235 miles (+5,350)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,235 miles
    Test number
    794593949702
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cut in outer wall
  16. Pass36,885 miles (+6,515)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,885 miles
    Test number
    361545271002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,370 miles (+8,229)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    30,370 miles
    Test number
    168970494864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    22,141 miles
    Test number
    315868374104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W18 AVN

Does W18 AVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 AVN is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 AVN?
The MOT on W18 AVN is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 AVN done?
W18 AVN was recorded at 84,357 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 5,149 miles a year.
Has W18 AVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 AVN has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on W18 AVN 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 AVN find?
W18 AVN passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted.

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