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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

Y18 HPDMOT history

Y18 HPD is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 70,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

Y18 HPD grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
70,347 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 HPD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 HPD was last recorded at 70,347 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 1,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,365 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,982 miles
Average per year
5,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,347 miles
  • 2025 – 68,365 miles
  • 2024 – 66,949 miles
  • 2023 – 60,885 miles
  • 2022 – 55,239 miles
  • 2021 – 52,564 miles
  • 2020 – 49,471 miles
  • 2019 – 44,298 miles
  • 2018 – 33,497 miles
  • 2017 – 29,765 miles
  • 2016 – 22,904 miles
  • 2015 – 16,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,347 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,347 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    70,347 miles
    Test number
    492486060609
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Fail70,347 miles (+1,982)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,347 miles
    Test number
    959296481438
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass68,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    68,365 miles
    Test number
    581009061057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail68,365 miles (+1,416)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,365 miles
    Test number
    604772078784
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass66,949 miles (+6,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    66,949 miles
    Test number
    669399644260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass60,885 miles (+5,646)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,885 miles
    Test number
    825983725331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,239 miles (+2,675)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    55,239 miles
    Test number
    788434923435
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass52,564 miles (+3,093)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    52,564 miles
    Test number
    273776244752
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass49,471 miles (+5,173)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    49,471 miles
    Test number
    367977665941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,298 miles (+10,801)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    44,298 miles
    Test number
    409635372852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,497 miles (+3,732)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    33,497 miles
    Test number
    137624680940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,765 miles (+6,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    29,765 miles
    Test number
    656990792762
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished

  13. Pass22,904 miles (+6,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    22,904 miles
    Test number
    738304972234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass16,355 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    16,355 miles
    Test number
    267038735478
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail16,355 miles1 failure2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,355 miles
    Test number
    718275335144
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about Y18 HPD

Does Y18 HPD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 HPD is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 HPD?
The MOT on Y18 HPD is valid until 11 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 HPD done?
Y18 HPD was recorded at 70,347 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 5,008 miles a year.
Has Y18 HPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 HPD has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y18 HPD 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 HPD find?
Y18 HPD passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both.

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