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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

Y18 CDBMOT history

Y18 CDB is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 73,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

Y18 CDB black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
73,060 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 CDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 CDB was last recorded at 73,060 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 4,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,003 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,057 miles
Average per year
3,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,060 miles
  • 2025 – 69,003 miles
  • 2024 – 65,183 miles
  • 2023 – 61,265 miles
  • 2022 – 56,715 miles
  • 2021 – 53,383 miles
  • 2020 – 52,090 miles
  • 2019 – 49,926 miles
  • 2018 – 47,879 miles
  • 2017 – 45,859 miles
  • 2016 – 44,165 miles
  • 2015 – 37,035 miles
  • 2014 – 35,187 miles
  • 2013 – 33,298 miles
  • 2012 – 30,241 miles
  • 2011 – 25,923 miles
  • 2010 – 23,119 miles
  • 2009 – 21,285 miles
  • 2008 – 18,768 miles
  • 2007 – 15,917 miles
  • 2006 – 12,519 miles
  • 2005 – 10,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,060 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2 - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (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.

  • Nearside Front wing slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,060 miles (+4,057)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    73,060 miles
    Test number
    255644666772
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2 - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass69,003 miles (+3,820)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    69,003 miles
    Test number
    424207682548
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure Lamp unit insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass65,183 miles (+3,918)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    65,183 miles
    Test number
    747639596288
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake application slightly uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass61,265 miles (+4,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    61,265 miles
    Test number
    731373452812
    • 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))

  5. Pass56,715 miles (+3,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    56,715 miles
    Test number
    225378755558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing slightly corroded

  6. Pass53,383 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    53,383 miles
    Test number
    755829593368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing slightly corroded

  7. Fail53,383 miles (+1,293)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,383 miles
    Test number
    511528379391
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing slightly corroded

  8. Pass52,090 miles (+2,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    52,090 miles
    Test number
    539001572048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing slightly corroded

  9. Pass49,926 miles (+2,047)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    49,926 miles
    Test number
    645699374719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,879 miles (+2,020)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    47,879 miles
    Test number
    627648121092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,859 miles (+1,694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    45,859 miles
    Test number
    325407158661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass44,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,165 miles
    Test number
    131418427726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,165 miles (+7,130)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,165 miles
    Test number
    962090354570
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass37,035 miles (+1,848)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    37,035 miles
    Test number
    198037985149
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge.

  15. Pass35,187 miles (+1,889)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    35,187 miles
    Test number
    919205884134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,298 miles
    Test number
    656608573196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail33,298 miles (+3,057)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,298 miles
    Test number
    288128173134
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass30,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    30,241 miles
    Test number
    506801792103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,241 miles (+4,318)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,241 miles
    Test number
    558371692170
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass25,923 miles (+2,804)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,923 miles
    Test number
    187299581134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,119 miles (+1,834)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    23,119 miles
    Test number
    732822060154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,285 miles (+2,517)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    21,285 miles
    Test number
    831287969195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,768 miles (+2,851)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,768 miles
    Test number
    231838868478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,917 miles (+3,398)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,917 miles
    Test number
    452527177192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,519 miles (+2,489)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    12,519 miles
    Test number
    983253866109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    10,030 miles
    Test number
    181682995199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 CDB

Does Y18 CDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 CDB is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 CDB?
The MOT on Y18 CDB is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 CDB done?
Y18 CDB was recorded at 73,060 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 3,011 miles a year.
Has Y18 CDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 CDB has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on Y18 CDB 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 Y18 CDB find?
Y18 CDB passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2 - 2.5mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge.

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