
Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc
Y18 EJDMOT history
Y18 EJD is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Apr 2011. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 129,781 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 129,781 mi
- At MOT on 7 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,743 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y18 EJD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 15 Apr 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y18 EJD was last recorded at 129,781 miles on 7 Mar 2025, 3,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 126,616 miles · 23 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,165 miles
- Average per year
- 8,743 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 129,781 miles
- 2024 – 126,616 miles
- 2023 – 123,758 miles
- 2022 – 118,300 miles
- 2021 – 108,635 miles
- 2020 – 100,302 miles
- 2019 – 87,093 miles
- 2018 – 78,143 miles
- 2017 – 70,127 miles
- 2016 – 62,427 miles
- 2015 – 50,623 miles
- 2014 – 38,937 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Rear Coil spring corroded Both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both slightly damaged/insecure
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
15 tests since 16 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,781 miles (+3,165)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 129,781 miles
- Test number
- 677680930866
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,616 miles (+2,858)3 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 126,616 miles
- Test number
- 938080487560
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both slightly damaged/insecure (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays/covers fitted obstructing some component to be tested
Pass123,758 miles (+5,458)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 123,758 miles
- Test number
- 991769880496
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both slightly damaged/insecure (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass118,300 miles (+9,665)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 118,300 miles
- Test number
- 344370491106
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both front head lamps slightly damaged/insecure (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass108,635 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 108,635 miles
- Test number
- 560685698212
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake slightly high. efficiency only just met 17%
Fail108,635 miles (+8,333)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,635 miles
- Test number
- 354841810507
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake slightly high. efficiency only just met 17%
- AdvisoryOil light on dash
Pass100,302 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 100,302 miles
- Test number
- 741542762745
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested
Fail100,302 miles (+13,209)2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,302 miles
- Test number
- 512549750774
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested
Pass87,093 miles (+8,950)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 87,093 miles
- Test number
- 575964219996
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested
Pass78,143 miles (+8,016)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 78,143 miles
- Test number
- 797970904561
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,127 miles (+7,700)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 70,127 miles
- Test number
- 745028020592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,427 miles (+11,804)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 62,427 miles
- Test number
- 702629044370
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass50,623 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 50,623 miles
- Test number
- 756961247245
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail50,623 miles (+11,686)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,623 miles
- Test number
- 230746489597
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass38,937 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 38,937 miles
- Test number
- 275119184295
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteCracks apparent inbetween treads in both rear tyres
Questions about Y18 EJD
- Does Y18 EJD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y18 EJD expired on 6 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y18 EJD?
- The MOT on Y18 EJD expired on 6 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y18 EJD done?
- Y18 EJD was recorded at 129,781 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2025, an average of 8,743 miles a year.
- Has Y18 EJD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y18 EJD has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y18 EJD 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 EJD find?
- Y18 EJD passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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