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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.

Y18 EJD grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
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

Pass129,781 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass129,781 miles (+3,165)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    129,781 miles
    Test number
    677680930866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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%
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Pass78,143 miles (+8,016)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,143 miles
    Test number
    797970904561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,127 miles (+7,700)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,127 miles
    Test number
    745028020592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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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