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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,197 cc

W18 SWWMOT history

W18 SWW is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 83,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

W18 SWW white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
83,721 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 SWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
28 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 SWW was last recorded at 83,721 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 3,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,944 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,777 miles
Average per year
8,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,721 miles
  • 2024 – 69,759 miles
  • 2023 – 62,046 miles
  • 2022 – 55,014 miles
  • 2021 – 48,529 miles
  • 2020 – 43,768 miles
  • 2019 – 37,980 miles
  • 2018 – 23,866 miles
  • 2017 – 17,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,721 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 6 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,721 miles (+3,777)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    83,721 miles
    Test number
    614041620266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,944 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    79,944 miles
    Test number
    250837732720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail79,939 miles (+10,180)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,939 miles
    Test number
    769670024498
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass69,759 miles (+7,713)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    69,759 miles
    Test number
    550568479511
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass62,046 miles (+7,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    62,046 miles
    Test number
    464842795746
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake lower effort
  6. Pass55,014 miles (+6,485)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    55,014 miles
    Test number
    928816252120
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre exhaust join/clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
  7. Pass48,529 miles (+4,761)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    48,529 miles
    Test number
    662601620476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,768 miles (+5,788)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    43,768 miles
    Test number
    926328938172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,980 miles (+14,114)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,980 miles
    Test number
    456650377711
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass23,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    23,866 miles
    Test number
    265535876430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail23,866 miles (+6,243)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,866 miles
    Test number
    502833009040
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass17,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    17,623 miles
    Test number
    458056485948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W18 SWW

Does W18 SWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 SWW is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on W18 SWW?
The MOT on W18 SWW is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 SWW done?
W18 SWW was recorded at 83,721 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 8,240 miles a year.
Has W18 SWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 SWW has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2025.
Has the mileage on W18 SWW 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 SWW find?
W18 SWW passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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