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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

Y18 SHLMOT history

Y18 SHL is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Aug 2018. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 51,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

Y18 SHL white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
51,582 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 SHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
15 Aug 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 SHL was last recorded at 51,582 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 6,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,190 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,392 miles
Average per year
6,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,582 miles
  • 2025 – 45,190 miles
  • 2024 – 39,293 miles
  • 2023 – 31,857 miles
  • 2022 – 24,144 miles
  • 2021 – 18,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,582 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 disc worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyres perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Vehicle Has Covers/Trays Fitted, Unable To See Certain Testable Items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

8 tests since 30 Jul 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,582 miles (+6,392)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    51,582 miles
    Test number
    597152874419
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass45,190 miles (+5,897)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    45,190 miles
    Test number
    251521332448
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass39,293 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    39,293 miles
    Test number
    212037400748
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres perishing

  4. Fail39,293 miles (+7,436)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,293 miles
    Test number
    621359662741
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres perishing

  5. Pass31,857 miles (+7,713)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    31,857 miles
    Test number
    717488589823
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Showing Corrosion But Is Not Seriously Weakened
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively ( BOTH FRONT ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread Depth 3mm - 1.4mm Legal Usable Tread Remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread Depth 3mm - 1.4mm Legal Usable Tread Remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle Has Covers/Trays Fitted, Unable To See Certain Testable Items
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Pass24,144 miles (+6,138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    24,144 miles
    Test number
    670790158838
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items Hanging From Rear View Mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle Has Covers/Trays Fitted, Unable To See Certain Testable Items

  7. Pass18,006 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    18,006 miles
    Test number
    964953680514
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

  8. Fail18,006 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,006 miles
    Test number
    684171076547
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Front (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Questions about Y18 SHL

Does Y18 SHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 SHL is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 SHL?
The MOT on Y18 SHL is valid until 14 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 SHL done?
Y18 SHL was recorded at 51,582 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 6,665 miles a year.
Has Y18 SHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 SHL has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on Y18 SHL 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 SHL find?
Y18 SHL passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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