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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

Y18 ELGMOT history

Y18 ELG is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 48,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

Y18 ELG red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
48,924 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 ELG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 ELG was last recorded at 48,924 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 5,319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,605 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,319 miles
Average per year
4,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,924 miles
  • 2025 – 43,605 miles
  • 2024 – 34,643 miles
  • 2023 – 29,798 miles
  • 2022 – 27,001 miles
  • 2021 – 24,838 miles
  • 2020 – 22,036 miles
  • 2019 – 16,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,924 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 12 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,924 miles (+5,319)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    48,924 miles
    Test number
    579580512448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass43,605 miles (+8,962)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    43,605 miles
    Test number
    637634034673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/f arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/f arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass34,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    34,643 miles
    Test number
    538236714098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail34,643 miles (+4,845)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,643 miles
    Test number
    233150765114
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  5. Pass29,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    29,798 miles
    Test number
    831462197300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail29,798 miles (+2,797)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,798 miles
    Test number
    781415429201
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

  7. Pass27,001 miles (+2,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    27,001 miles
    Test number
    494662097805
    • 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))

  8. Pass24,838 miles (+2,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    24,838 miles
    Test number
    887240738333
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass22,036 miles (+5,262)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    22,036 miles
    Test number
    883426174672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass16,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    16,774 miles
    Test number
    519225887171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 ELG

Does Y18 ELG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 ELG is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 ELG?
The MOT on Y18 ELG is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 ELG done?
Y18 ELG was recorded at 48,924 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 4,415 miles a year.
Has Y18 ELG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 ELG has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y18 ELG 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 ELG find?
Y18 ELG passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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