Volkswagen Polo
Red · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc
Y18 DSPMOT history
Y18 DSP is a red diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Feb 2010. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 123,199 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 123,199 mi
- At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,198 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y18 DSP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 16 Feb 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y18 DSP was last recorded at 123,199 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 123,129 miles · 29 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 70 miles
- Average per year
- 7,198 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,199 miles
- 2025 – 107,453 miles
- 2024 – 105,194 miles
- 2023 – 99,803 miles
- 2022 – 95,564 miles
- 2021 – 93,732 miles
- 2020 – 88,872 miles
- 2019 – 79,100 miles
- 2018 – 70,423 miles
- 2017 – 61,477 miles
- 2016 – 53,399 miles
- 2015 – 46,947 miles
- 2014 – 38,659 miles
- 2013 – 28,797 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,199 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe bracket corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
19 tests since 18 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,199 miles (+70)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 123,199 miles
- Test number
- 859602946892
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe bracket corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail123,129 miles (+15,676)11 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,129 miles
- Test number
- 191439484917
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed No rear silencer (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill at A Pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill at A Pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass107,453 miles (+2,259)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 107,453 miles
- Test number
- 288624282413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,194 miles (+15)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 105,194 miles
- Test number
- 122008420166
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail105,179 miles (+5,376)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,179 miles
- Test number
- 659695456197
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass99,803 miles (+4,239)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 99,803 miles
- Test number
- 580192722307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,564 miles (+1,832)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 95,564 miles
- Test number
- 360081537863
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass93,732 miles (+4,860)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 93,732 miles
- Test number
- 836916552973
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,872 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 88,872 miles
- Test number
- 809041142236
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail88,872 miles (+9,772)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,872 miles
- Test number
- 771963153949
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear silencer heat shield insecure
Pass79,100 miles (+28)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 79,100 miles
- Test number
- 948921177251
- AdvisoryExhaust hitting heat shield at rear
Fail79,072 miles (+8,649)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,072 miles
- Test number
- 197132589603
- MajorEmissions not tested car would not idle evenly so emission test aborted (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust hitting heat shield at rear
Pass70,423 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 70,423 miles
- Test number
- 267670615970
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,423 miles (+8,946)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,423 miles
- Test number
- 895320696622
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass61,477 miles (+8,078)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 61,477 miles
- Test number
- 973458397162
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass53,399 miles (+6,452)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 53,399 miles
- Test number
- 234765730373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,947 miles (+8,288)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 46,947 miles
- Test number
- 909269365023
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteAll tyres close to legal limit of 1.6 mm
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass38,659 miles (+9,862)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 38,659 miles
- Test number
- 326552944088
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass28,797 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 28,797 miles
- Test number
- 795179643063
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteWipers torn
Questions about Y18 DSP
- Does Y18 DSP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 DSP is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y18 DSP?
- The MOT on Y18 DSP is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y18 DSP done?
- Y18 DSP was recorded at 123,199 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 7,198 miles a year.
- Has Y18 DSP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y18 DSP has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y18 DSP 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 DSP find?
- Y18 DSP passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; front exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp corroded; nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged side wall, and 2 more.
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