Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc
Y18 SMAMOT history
Y18 SMA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 62,685 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 62,685 mi
- At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,090 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y18 SMA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 9 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y18 SMA was last recorded at 62,685 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 1,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 61,290 miles · 11 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,395 miles
- Average per year
- 2,090 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 62,685 miles
- 2025 – 61,290 miles
- 2024 – 58,090 miles
- 2023 – 54,976 miles
- 2022 – 52,807 miles
- 2021 – 50,190 miles
- 2020 – 47,159 miles
- 2019 – 41,285 miles
- 2018 – 38,817 miles
- 2017 – 35,840 miles
- 2016 – 34,388 miles
- 2015 – 33,060 miles
- 2014 – 32,515 miles
- 2013 – 32,238 miles
- 2012 – 31,296 miles
- 2011 – 30,557 miles
- 2010 – 29,789 miles
- 2009 – 28,332 miles
- 2008 – 24,070 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass62,685 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
25 tests since 13 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass62,685 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 62,685 miles
- Test number
- 895725335298
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail62,685 miles (+1,395)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,685 miles
- Test number
- 899879847748
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass61,290 miles (+3,200)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 61,290 miles
- Test number
- 160508346276
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass58,090 miles (+3,114)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 58,090 miles
- Test number
- 263931405995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,976 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 54,976 miles
- Test number
- 362794670736
- AdvisoryScrew in drivers side rear tire
- AdvisorySubframe wet with power steering fluid but no leak seen
Fail54,976 miles (+2,169)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,976 miles
- Test number
- 826713783278
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryScrew in drivers side rear tire
- AdvisorySubframe wet with power steering fluid but no leak seen
Pass52,807 miles (+2,617)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 52,807 miles
- Test number
- 116329144258
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass50,190 miles (+3,031)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 50,190 miles
- Test number
- 643514902532
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight tarnished
Pass47,159 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 47,159 miles
- Test number
- 797799190705
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,159 miles (+5,874)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,159 miles
- Test number
- 575806163089
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass41,285 miles (+2,468)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 41,285 miles
- Test number
- 207721765074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,817 miles (+2,977)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 38,817 miles
- Test number
- 263617816941
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,840 miles (+1,452)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 35,840 miles
- Test number
- 564203194268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,388 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 34,388 miles
- Test number
- 796619926694
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,388 miles (+1,328)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,388 miles
- Test number
- 122218416522
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Pass33,060 miles (+545)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 33,060 miles
- Test number
- 738882115249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,515 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 32,515 miles
- Test number
- 459781444233
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail32,512 miles (+274)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,512 miles
- Test number
- 115920344276
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOffside rear tyrewall perrished
Pass32,238 miles (+942)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 32,238 miles
- Test number
- 448795943230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,296 miles (+739)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 31,296 miles
- Test number
- 668613412258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,557 miles (+768)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 30,557 miles
- Test number
- 916153371275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,789 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 29,789 miles
- Test number
- 481619840241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,789 miles (+1,457)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,789 miles
- Test number
- 592809940224
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass28,332 miles (+4,262)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 28,332 miles
- Test number
- 742959059282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,070 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 24,070 miles
- Test number
- 142064948080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y18 SMA
- Does Y18 SMA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 SMA is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y18 SMA?
- The MOT on Y18 SMA is valid until 20 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 SMA done?
- Y18 SMA was recorded at 62,685 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 2,090 miles a year.
- Has Y18 SMA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y18 SMA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y18 SMA 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 SMA find?
- Y18 SMA passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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