Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc
X18 KWLMOT history
X18 KWL is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 78,729 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 78,729 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 11 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,348 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X18 KWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 10 Dec 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X18 KWL was last recorded at 78,729 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 78,729 miles · 21 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,348 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,729 miles
- 2025 – 78,198 miles
- 2024 – 64,465 miles
- 2023 – 57,688 miles
- 2022 – 52,459 miles
- 2021 – 49,362 miles
- 2020 – 43,243 miles
- 2019 – 34,356 miles
- 2018 – 28,389 miles
- 2017 – 21,851 miles
- 2016 – 17,483 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,729 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 2 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,729 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 78,729 miles
- Test number
- 856131494450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,729 miles (+531)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,729 miles
- Test number
- 539792251241
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass78,198 miles (+13,733)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 78,198 miles
- Test number
- 492326138134
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass64,465 miles (+6,777)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 64,465 miles
- Test number
- 458683353113
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass57,688 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 57,688 miles
- Test number
- 690587957143
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail57,685 miles (+5,226)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,685 miles
- Test number
- 600933687570
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass52,459 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 52,459 miles
- Test number
- 497147359269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,459 miles (+3,097)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,459 miles
- Test number
- 670417620566
- MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn front both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil osf (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass49,362 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 49,362 miles
- Test number
- 612684157136
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail49,362 miles (+6,119)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,362 miles
- Test number
- 764678477798
- DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass43,243 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 43,243 miles
- Test number
- 977107443222
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail43,243 miles (+8,887)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,243 miles
- Test number
- 555327797912
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass34,356 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 34,356 miles
- Test number
- 351647943097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,356 miles (+5,967)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,356 miles
- Test number
- 593238720814
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass28,389 miles (+155)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 28,389 miles
- Test number
- 880622470566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,234 miles (+6,383)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,234 miles
- Test number
- 602477277815
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure silencer mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
Pass21,851 miles (+4,368)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 21,851 miles
- Test number
- 561429041884
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,483 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 17,483 miles
- Test number
- 684587433615
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X18 KWL
- Does X18 KWL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 KWL is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X18 KWL?
- The MOT on X18 KWL is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X18 KWL done?
- X18 KWL was recorded at 78,729 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 6,348 miles a year.
- Has X18 KWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X18 KWL has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on X18 KWL 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 KWL find?
- X18 KWL passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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