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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

W18 FASMOT history

W18 FAS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 83,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

W18 FAS silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
83,948 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 FAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 FAS was last recorded at 83,948 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,948 miles · 31 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,948 miles
  • 2025 – 76,232 miles
  • 2024 – 67,734 miles
  • 2023 – 61,641 miles
  • 2022 – 54,310 miles
  • 2021 – 48,540 miles
  • 2020 – 44,707 miles
  • 2019 – 39,971 miles
  • 2018 – 35,787 miles
  • 2017 – 34,676 miles
  • 2016 – 31,756 miles
  • 2015 – 29,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,948 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,948 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    83,948 miles
    Test number
    750599996380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail83,948 miles (+7,716)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,948 miles
    Test number
    337861918628
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass76,232 miles (+8,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    76,232 miles
    Test number
    179753977986
    • AdvisoryOuter skin on rear exhaust box corroding

  4. Pass67,734 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    67,734 miles
    Test number
    938568632914
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread 3/2mm close to legal limits
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread 3mm

  5. Fail67,734 miles (+6,093)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,734 miles
    Test number
    828232344996
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread 3/2mm close to legal limits
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread 3mm

  6. Pass61,641 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    61,641 miles
    Test number
    646337179888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail61,361 miles (+7,051)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,361 miles
    Test number
    156614937194
    • DangerousNearside Front 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))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Insecure (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Pass54,310 miles (+5,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    54,310 miles
    Test number
    610054977986
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass48,540 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    48,540 miles
    Test number
    609509997462
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail48,540 miles (+3,833)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,540 miles
    Test number
    908311492544
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass44,707 miles (+4,736)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    44,707 miles
    Test number
    689121584611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,971 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    39,971 miles
    Test number
    550000272166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail39,971 miles (+4,184)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,971 miles
    Test number
    467300419891
    • MajorRear Service brake grabbing severely both sides (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass35,787 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    35,787 miles
    Test number
    713856807384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,676 miles (+2,920)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    34,676 miles
    Test number
    160158653986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,756 miles (+2,287)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    31,756 miles
    Test number
    378131184909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    29,469 miles
    Test number
    105070201125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W18 FAS

Does W18 FAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 FAS is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 FAS?
The MOT on W18 FAS is valid until 8 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 FAS done?
W18 FAS was recorded at 83,948 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 5,100 miles a year.
Has W18 FAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 FAS has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on W18 FAS 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 FAS find?
W18 FAS passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders worn; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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