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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

W18 MEMMOT history

W18 MEM is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 106,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

W18 MEM red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
106,423 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 MEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
24 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 MEM was last recorded at 106,423 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 13,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,853 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
13,570 miles
Average per year
12,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,423 miles
  • 2025 – 92,853 miles
  • 2024 – 76,289 miles
  • 2023 – 62,329 miles
  • 2022 – 51,164 miles
  • 2021 – 39,613 miles
  • 2020 – 28,326 miles
  • 2019 – 20,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,423 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 30 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,423 miles (+13,570)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    106,423 miles
    Test number
    539249576554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass92,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    92,853 miles
    Test number
    803552068771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail92,853 miles (+16,564)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,853 miles
    Test number
    161604565703
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass76,289 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    76,289 miles
    Test number
    380217123339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,286 miles (+13,957)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,286 miles
    Test number
    636814128872
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  6. Pass62,329 miles (+11,165)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    62,329 miles
    Test number
    184218512457
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass51,164 miles (+11,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    51,164 miles
    Test number
    321811089335
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  8. Pass39,613 miles (+11,287)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    39,613 miles
    Test number
    240869293175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,326 miles (+8,225)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    28,326 miles
    Test number
    323062941440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,101 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    20,101 miles
    Test number
    330788469479
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about W18 MEM

Does W18 MEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 MEM is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 MEM?
The MOT on W18 MEM is valid until 2 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 MEM done?
W18 MEM was recorded at 106,423 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 12,173 miles a year.
Has W18 MEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 MEM has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on W18 MEM 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 MEM find?
W18 MEM passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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