Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc
Y18 MAOMOT history
Y18 MAO is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 122,800 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 122,800 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 8 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 12,346 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y18 MAO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,197 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 23 Jul 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y18 MAO was last recorded at 122,800 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 6,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 116,408 miles · 1 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,392 miles
- Average per year
- 12,346 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,800 miles
- 2025 – 116,408 miles
- 2024 – 106,505 miles
- 2023 – 91,274 miles
- 2022 – 81,800 miles
- 2021 – 70,624 miles
- 2020 – 52,428 miles
- 2019 – 35,793 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,800 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
10 tests since 12 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,800 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 122,800 miles
- Test number
- 338790067773
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail122,800 miles (+6,392)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,800 miles
- Test number
- 680211795025
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers defective (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass116,408 miles (+9,903)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 116,408 miles
- Test number
- 181672994005
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass106,505 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 106,505 miles
- Test number
- 606561652160
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail106,505 miles (+15,231)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,505 miles
- Test number
- 215053327147
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,274 miles (+9,474)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 91,274 miles
- Test number
- 300038586366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,800 miles (+11,176)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 81,800 miles
- Test number
- 286266609719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,624 miles (+18,196)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 70,624 miles
- Test number
- 697751272471
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass52,428 miles (+16,635)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 52,428 miles
- Test number
- 482193187799
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,793 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 35,793 miles
- Test number
- 918816003912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y18 MAO
- Does Y18 MAO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 MAO is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y18 MAO?
- The MOT on Y18 MAO is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y18 MAO done?
- Y18 MAO was recorded at 122,800 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 12,346 miles a year.
- Has Y18 MAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y18 MAO has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y18 MAO 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 MAO find?
- Y18 MAO passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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