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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,395 cc

W18 PDEMOT history

W18 PDE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 32,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

W18 PDE blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
32,978 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 PDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
14 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 PDE was last recorded at 32,978 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 6,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,953 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,025 miles
Average per year
3,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 32,978 miles
  • 2025 – 26,953 miles
  • 2024 – 21,841 miles
  • 2023 – 18,315 miles
  • 2022 – 14,805 miles
  • 2021 – 12,709 miles
  • 2020 – 10,426 miles
  • 2019 – 6,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,978 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly or mishappen on inner edge
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn unevenly or mishappen on inner edge
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

10 tests since 21 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,978 miles (+6,025)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    32,978 miles
    Test number
    547050676701
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly or mishappen on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn unevenly or mishappen on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass26,953 miles (+5,112)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    26,953 miles
    Test number
    126074046268
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre mishappened
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass21,841 miles (+3,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    21,841 miles
    Test number
    122963856042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass18,315 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    18,315 miles
    Test number
    737708744742
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Fail18,315 miles (+3,510)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,315 miles
    Test number
    306757004297
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Pass14,805 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    14,805 miles
    Test number
    314273295161
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  7. Fail14,805 miles (+2,096)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,805 miles
    Test number
    936046017851
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Pass12,709 miles (+2,283)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    12,709 miles
    Test number
    965237993139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Pass10,426 miles (+3,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    10,426 miles
    Test number
    105498521425
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass6,974 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    6,974 miles
    Test number
    766700292614
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about W18 PDE

Does W18 PDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 PDE is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 PDE?
The MOT on W18 PDE 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 PDE done?
W18 PDE was recorded at 32,978 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 3,723 miles a year.
Has W18 PDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 PDE has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on W18 PDE 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 PDE find?
W18 PDE passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face; nearside rear tyre worn unevenly or mishappen on inner edge; offside rear tyre worn unevenly or mishappen on inner edge, and 1 more.

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