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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

Y18 OCDMOT history

Y18 OCD is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 90,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

Y18 OCD red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
90,497 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 OCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 OCD was last recorded at 90,497 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 8,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Aug 2017: 23,903 miles, lower than 26,778 miles on 25 Jul 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
82,392 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,105 miles
Average per year
6,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,497 miles
  • 2025 – 82,392 miles
  • 2024 – 77,827 miles
  • 2023 – 71,443 miles
  • 2022 – 63,909 miles
  • 2021 – 56,970 miles
  • 2020 – 53,620 miles
  • 2019 – 45,275 miles
  • 2018 – 36,545 miles
  • 2017 – 23,903 miles
  • 2016 – 26,778 miles
  • 2015 – 19,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,497 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,497 miles (+8,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    90,497 miles
    Test number
    280331439041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass82,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    82,392 miles
    Test number
    239522511464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail82,392 miles (+4,565)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,392 miles
    Test number
    814785845710
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure bulb (4.1.1 (c))

  4. Pass77,827 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    77,827 miles
    Test number
    997604666333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail77,826 miles (+6,383)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,826 miles
    Test number
    105731569641
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass71,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    71,443 miles
    Test number
    840266507882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,442 miles (+7,533)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,442 miles
    Test number
    471214119415
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low adjusters not working (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass63,909 miles (+6,939)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    63,909 miles
    Test number
    377907282016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin rusted

  9. Pass56,970 miles (+3,350)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    56,970 miles
    Test number
    804896347388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass53,620 miles (+8,345)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    53,620 miles
    Test number
    386371783169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly distorted

  11. Pass45,275 miles (+8,730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,275 miles
    Test number
    559535852908
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass36,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    36,545 miles
    Test number
    487604542833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail36,545 miles (+12,642)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,545 miles
    Test number
    778644586157
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass23,903 miles (-2,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    23,903 miles
    Test number
    331827037987
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass26,778 miles (+7,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    26,778 miles
    Test number
    207321552665
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn heavily on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryWipers very dirty causing poor wiper performance

  16. Pass19,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    19,775 miles
    Test number
    407107475100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 OCD

Does Y18 OCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 OCD is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 OCD?
The MOT on Y18 OCD is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 OCD done?
Y18 OCD was recorded at 90,497 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 6,389 miles a year.
Has Y18 OCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 OCD has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y18 OCD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y18 OCD find?
Y18 OCD passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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