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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

W18 DREMOT history

W18 DRE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 2018. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 45,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

W18 DRE blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
45,491 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 DRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
31 Dec 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 DRE was last recorded at 45,491 miles on 7 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,490 miles · 6 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,491 miles
  • 2025 – 42,137 miles
  • 2024 – 37,470 miles
  • 2023 – 24,926 miles
  • 2022 – 17,214 miles
  • 2021 – 15,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,491 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

10 tests since 1 Nov 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,491 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    45,491 miles
    Test number
    102748911685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail45,490 miles (+3,353)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,490 miles
    Test number
    449641434562
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake stiff in operation

  3. Pass42,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    42,137 miles
    Test number
    823535554811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail42,137 miles (+4,667)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,137 miles
    Test number
    750054284630
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass37,470 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    37,470 miles
    Test number
    406101558965
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Fail37,469 miles (+12,543)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,469 miles
    Test number
    664866301369
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass24,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    24,926 miles
    Test number
    478315712428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail24,926 miles (+7,712)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,926 miles
    Test number
    684701442336
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass17,214 miles (+1,844)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    17,214 miles
    Test number
    579968480233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass15,370 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    15,370 miles
    Test number
    323254793860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about W18 DRE

Does W18 DRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 DRE is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 DRE?
The MOT on W18 DRE is valid until 14 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 DRE done?
W18 DRE was recorded at 45,491 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 6,676 miles a year.
Has W18 DRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 DRE has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on W18 DRE 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 DRE find?
W18 DRE passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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