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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

X18 BSHMOT history

X18 BSH is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 121,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

X18 BSH grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
121,594 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 BSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
14 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 BSH was last recorded at 121,594 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 9,581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
112,013 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,581 miles
Average per year
7,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,594 miles
  • 2024 – 112,013 miles
  • 2023 – 102,259 miles
  • 2022 – 92,515 miles
  • 2021 – 91,096 miles
  • 2020 – 87,652 miles
  • 2019 – 81,589 miles
  • 2018 – 75,133 miles
  • 2017 – 66,591 miles
  • 2016 – 58,430 miles
  • 2015 – 49,979 miles
  • 2014 – 42,138 miles
  • 2013 – 30,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,594 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,594 miles (+9,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    121,594 miles
    Test number
    990633314417
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass112,013 miles (+9,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    112,013 miles
    Test number
    559214773997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass102,259 miles (+9,744)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    102,259 miles
    Test number
    464813324324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,515 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    92,515 miles
    Test number
    339204332582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,096 miles (+3,444)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    91,096 miles
    Test number
    926649851949
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass87,652 miles (+6,063)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    87,652 miles
    Test number
    257904502787
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass81,589 miles (+6,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,589 miles
    Test number
    822125323491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass75,133 miles (+8,542)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,133 miles
    Test number
    299572056647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass66,591 miles (+8,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,591 miles
    Test number
    185351117004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  10. Pass58,430 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,430 miles
    Test number
    133343573024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  11. Fail58,430 miles (+8,451)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,430 miles
    Test number
    235927264826
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass49,979 miles (+7,841)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,979 miles
    Test number
    658756255106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,138 miles (+12,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    42,138 miles
    Test number
    626973064184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass30,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,135 miles
    Test number
    907342563124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X18 BSH

Does X18 BSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 BSH is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X18 BSH?
The MOT on X18 BSH is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 BSH done?
X18 BSH was recorded at 121,594 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 7,315 miles a year.
Has X18 BSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 BSH has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on X18 BSH 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 BSH find?
X18 BSH passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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