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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,390 cc

Y18 HWTMOT history

Y18 HWT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 109,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

Y18 HWT black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
109,362 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 HWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
20 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 HWT was last recorded at 109,362 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 4,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,232 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,130 miles
Average per year
8,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,362 miles
  • 2025 – 105,232 miles
  • 2024 – 94,003 miles
  • 2023 – 84,058 miles
  • 2022 – 81,234 miles
  • 2021 – 74,060 miles
  • 2020 – 62,295 miles
  • 2019 – 53,777 miles
  • 2018 – 43,658 miles
  • 2017 – 34,160 miles
  • 2016 – 27,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,362 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,362 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    109,362 miles
    Test number
    764536966455
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail109,362 miles (+4,130)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,362 miles
    Test number
    382783729111
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass105,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    105,232 miles
    Test number
    828870863697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail105,232 miles (+11,229)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,232 miles
    Test number
    103944032114
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass94,003 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,003 miles
    Test number
    634282405374
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Applies to all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail94,003 miles (+9,945)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,003 miles
    Test number
    777839135501
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Fuel flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Applies to all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass84,058 miles (+2,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,058 miles
    Test number
    514600080552
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass81,234 miles (+7,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,234 miles
    Test number
    289052730475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass74,060 miles (+11,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    74,060 miles
    Test number
    858931916299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: ns/r brake discs are is getting worn/ corroded on both inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: os/r brake discs are is getting worn/ corroded on both inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass62,295 miles (+8,518)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,295 miles
    Test number
    504115985107
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wiper blades smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on edges and down to 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass53,777 miles (+10,119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,777 miles
    Test number
    509745153892
    • AdvisoryADVISE Front brake discs worn with corroded lip
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass43,658 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    43,658 miles
    Test number
    437568490745
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail43,658 miles (+9,498)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,658 miles
    Test number
    629278762809
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass34,160 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    34,160 miles
    Test number
    857245911026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail34,160 miles (+6,726)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,160 miles
    Test number
    251945965152
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass27,434 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    27,434 miles
    Test number
    103733895935
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc slightly scored and corroded on outer face of disc (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shock absorber damp with oil when fully extened . (2.7.3)

  17. Fail27,434 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,434 miles
    Test number
    918738781215
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash staying on (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc slightly scored and corroded on outer face of disc (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shock absorber damp with oil when fully extened . (2.7.3)

Questions about Y18 HWT

Does Y18 HWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 HWT is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 HWT?
The MOT on Y18 HWT is valid until 19 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 HWT done?
Y18 HWT was recorded at 109,362 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 8,194 miles a year.
Has Y18 HWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 HWT has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y18 HWT 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 HWT find?
Y18 HWT passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 9 advisories: coolant leak; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.

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