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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

X18 OLSMOT history

X18 OLS is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 73,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

X18 OLS black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
73,003 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 OLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
29 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 OLS was last recorded at 73,003 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 3,243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,760 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,243 miles
Average per year
4,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,003 miles
  • 2025 – 69,760 miles
  • 2024 – 66,223 miles
  • 2023 – 61,118 miles
  • 2022 – 53,670 miles
  • 2021 – 45,401 miles
  • 2020 – 42,146 miles
  • 2019 – 37,341 miles
  • 2018 – 33,125 miles
  • 2017 – 28,438 miles
  • 2016 – 27,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,003 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust CorrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,003 miles (+3,243)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    73,003 miles
    Test number
    264578670890
    • AdvisoryExhaust Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass69,760 miles (+3,537)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    69,760 miles
    Test number
    410411316793
    • AdvisoryExhaust Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass66,223 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    66,223 miles
    Test number
    309641660614
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  4. Fail66,223 miles (+5,105)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,223 miles
    Test number
    965998638146
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  5. Pass61,118 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    61,118 miles
    Test number
    932805057548
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail61,118 miles (+7,448)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,118 miles
    Test number
    429193456045
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass53,670 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    53,670 miles
    Test number
    799383957264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system very corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade broken

  8. Fail53,670 miles (+8,269)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,670 miles
    Test number
    920500355313
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system very corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade broken

  9. Pass45,401 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    45,401 miles
    Test number
    613764005040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly age cracked and deteriorated (recommend replacement) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly age cracked and deteriorated (recommend replacement) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and rear exhaust box outer skin starting to swell and break apart

  10. Fail45,401 miles (+3,255)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,401 miles
    Test number
    422554213279
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly age cracked and deteriorated (recommend replacement) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly age cracked and deteriorated (recommend replacement) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and rear exhaust box outer skin starting to swell and break apart

  11. Pass42,146 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    42,146 miles
    Test number
    895790440011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer Edges Wearing Thin (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Box Corroded

  12. Fail42,143 miles (+4,802)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,143 miles
    Test number
    459111069376
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer Edges Wearing Thin (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Box Corroded

  13. Pass37,341 miles (+4,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    37,341 miles
    Test number
    853030639382
    • 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))

  14. Pass33,125 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    33,125 miles
    Test number
    431864206288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres cracked and perished

  15. Fail33,125 miles (+4,687)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,125 miles
    Test number
    406249103977
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres cracked and perished

  16. Pass28,438 miles (+1,411)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    28,438 miles
    Test number
    166018933399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,027 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    27,027 miles
    Test number
    734519681851
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail26,955 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,955 miles
    Test number
    837416570180
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X18 OLS

Does X18 OLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 OLS is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 OLS?
The MOT on X18 OLS is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 OLS done?
X18 OLS was recorded at 73,003 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 4,716 miles a year.
Has X18 OLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 OLS has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on X18 OLS 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 OLS find?
X18 OLS passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust corroded; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side; front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side, and 2 more.

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