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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

X18 BDWMOT history

X18 BDW is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 113,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

X18 BDW white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
113,095 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 BDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 BDW was last recorded at 113,095 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 9,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,888 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,207 miles
Average per year
9,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,095 miles
  • 2025 – 103,888 miles
  • 2024 – 92,534 miles
  • 2023 – 85,788 miles
  • 2022 – 77,720 miles
  • 2021 – 59,618 miles
  • 2020 – 55,845 miles
  • 2018 – 54,949 miles
  • 2017 – 31,181 miles
  • 2016 – 11,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,095 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 7 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    113,095 miles
    Test number
    145144069574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail113,095 miles (+9,207)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,095 miles
    Test number
    321903572297
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass103,888 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    103,888 miles
    Test number
    969100616840
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Fail103,888 miles (+11,354)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,888 miles
    Test number
    913189478204
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass92,534 miles (+6,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    92,534 miles
    Test number
    405736038150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass85,788 miles (+8,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    85,788 miles
    Test number
    905455832586
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass77,720 miles (+18,102)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,720 miles
    Test number
    429055099362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,618 miles (+3,773)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    59,618 miles
    Test number
    402406592044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,845 miles (+896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,845 miles
    Test number
    148308498728
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass54,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    54,949 miles
    Test number
    827080442106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail54,949 miles (+23,768)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,949 miles
    Test number
    232243235365
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass31,181 miles (+19,946)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    31,181 miles
    Test number
    368666821822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,235 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    11,235 miles
    Test number
    357509163562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail11,219 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,219 miles
    Test number
    181733785241
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X18 BDW

Does X18 BDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 BDW is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 BDW?
The MOT on X18 BDW is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 BDW done?
X18 BDW was recorded at 113,095 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 9,952 miles a year.
Has X18 BDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 BDW has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on X18 BDW 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 X18 BDW find?
X18 BDW passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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