Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc
X18 DBKMOT history
X18 DBK is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 103,376 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 103,376 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 8 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,412 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X18 DBK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,197 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 11 Jan 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X18 DBK was last recorded at 103,376 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 5,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 98,361 miles · 22 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,015 miles
- Average per year
- 8,412 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,376 miles
- 2024 – 98,361 miles
- 2023 – 96,105 miles
- 2022 – 84,740 miles
- 2021 – 75,922 miles
- 2020 – 70,657 miles
- 2019 – 57,354 miles
- 2018 – 44,029 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,376 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective coating bubbled slightly at pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))
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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle location arm / forward mounting.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle location arm / forward mounting.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 20 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,376 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 103,376 miles
- Test number
- 224470940468
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective coating bubbled slightly at pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))
Fail103,376 miles (+5,015)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,376 miles
- Test number
- 182939543529
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective coating bubbled slightly at pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))
Pass98,361 miles (+2,256)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 98,361 miles
- Test number
- 600124217955
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective coating bubbled at pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))
Pass96,105 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 96,105 miles
- Test number
- 398090219689
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SLIGHT CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output SLIGHT CONDENSATION (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISC WORN AND CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail96,101 miles (+11,361)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,101 miles
- Test number
- 283113180614
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle location arm / forward mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle location arm / forward mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box / slightly corroded.
Pass84,740 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 84,740 miles
- Test number
- 934070971802
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle location arm / forward mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread depth = 2.2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle location arm / forward mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread depth = 4.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail84,740 miles (+8,818)4 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,740 miles
- Test number
- 499355636970
- Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Repaired at testExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle location arm / forward mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread depth = 2.2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle location arm / forward mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread depth = 4.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass75,922 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 75,922 miles
- Test number
- 186577910165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,916 miles (+5,259)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,916 miles
- Test number
- 958195861716
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking on centre sleeve/joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,657 miles (+13,303)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 70,657 miles
- Test number
- 563114376060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,354 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 57,354 miles
- Test number
- 183989884024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,354 miles (+13,325)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,354 miles
- Test number
- 529712790978
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass44,029 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 44,029 miles
- Test number
- 966443426017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,029 miles1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,029 miles
- Test number
- 829917549114
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 2
Questions about X18 DBK
- Does X18 DBK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 DBK is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X18 DBK?
- The MOT on X18 DBK is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X18 DBK done?
- X18 DBK was recorded at 103,376 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 8,412 miles a year.
- Has X18 DBK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X18 DBK has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on X18 DBK 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 DBK find?
- X18 DBK passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating bubbled slightly at pipe ends.
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