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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

W18 NHXMOT history

W18 NHX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 115,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

W18 NHX blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
115,309 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 NHX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 NHX was last recorded at 115,309 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,296 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
5,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,309 miles
  • 2025 – 110,781 miles
  • 2024 – 105,818 miles
  • 2023 – 100,695 miles
  • 2022 – 92,686 miles
  • 2021 – 84,091 miles
  • 2019 – 80,672 miles
  • 2018 – 71,621 miles
  • 2017 – 66,549 miles
  • 2016 – 62,183 miles
  • 2015 – 56,575 miles
  • 2014 – 53,365 miles
  • 2013 – 50,132 miles
  • 2012 – 45,918 miles
  • 2011 – 39,554 miles
  • 2010 – 34,956 miles
  • 2009 – 28,154 miles
  • 2007 – 17,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,309 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside offside rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,309 miles (+13)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    115,309 miles
    Test number
    379144151247
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,296 miles (+4,515)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,296 miles
    Test number
    928490414551
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,781 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    110,781 miles
    Test number
    885990757398
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail110,781 miles (+4,963)3 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,781 miles
    Test number
    930009270961
    • Repaired at testAll direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass105,818 miles (+5,123)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    105,818 miles
    Test number
    687916181373
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass100,695 miles (+46)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,695 miles
    Test number
    591842126653
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail100,649 miles (+7,963)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,649 miles
    Test number
    454309403219
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass92,686 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,686 miles
    Test number
    577322884152
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail92,686 miles (+8,595)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,686 miles
    Test number
    884961690520
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass84,091 miles (+3,419)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,091 miles
    Test number
    654143074426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,672 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,672 miles
    Test number
    601348693631
    • 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))

  12. Fail80,672 miles (+9,051)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,672 miles
    Test number
    355363090606
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  13. Pass71,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,621 miles
    Test number
    393021802547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,621 miles (+5,072)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,621 miles
    Test number
    694285656113
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass66,549 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,549 miles
    Test number
    375055137101
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside offside rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Fail66,543 miles (+4,360)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,543 miles
    Test number
    135921755651
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside offside rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass62,183 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,183 miles
    Test number
    569001246672
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight bind on offside rear brake

  18. Fail62,183 miles (+5,608)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,183 miles
    Test number
    510767276586
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight bind on offside rear brake

  19. Pass56,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,575 miles
    Test number
    585697215154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,575 miles (+3,210)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,575 miles
    Test number
    208357715154
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass53,365 miles (+3,233)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,365 miles
    Test number
    978550654168
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer cover starting to corrode

  22. Pass50,132 miles (+4,214)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,132 miles
    Test number
    657224653192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,918 miles (+6,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,918 miles
    Test number
    367686942157
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass39,554 miles (+4,598)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,554 miles
    Test number
    867244241105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,956 miles (+6,802)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    34,956 miles
    Test number
    870458840190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,154 miles (+10,833)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,154 miles
    Test number
    501056949140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLarge plastic cover fitted to underside of vehicle, unable to see some testable items

  27. Pass17,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    17,321 miles
    Test number
    373474877170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W18 NHX

Does W18 NHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 NHX is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 NHX?
The MOT on W18 NHX is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 NHX done?
W18 NHX was recorded at 115,309 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 5,273 miles a year.
Has W18 NHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 NHX has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on W18 NHX 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 NHX find?
W18 NHX passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central front lower exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 6 more.

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