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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

Y18 TDHMOT history

Y18 TDH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 117,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

Y18 TDH silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
117,632 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 TDH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
17 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 TDH was last recorded at 117,632 miles on 5 May 2026, 15,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,374 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
15,258 miles
Average per year
6,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,632 miles
  • 2025 – 102,374 miles
  • 2024 – 88,071 miles
  • 2023 – 82,696 miles
  • 2022 – 68,943 miles
  • 2021 – 68,144 miles
  • 2020 – 67,709 miles
  • 2019 – 66,309 miles
  • 2018 – 60,858 miles
  • 2017 – 50,120 miles
  • 2016 – 42,867 miles
  • 2015 – 38,125 miles
  • 2014 – 32,331 miles
  • 2013 – 27,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,632 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear trye perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,632 miles (+15,258)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    117,632 miles
    Test number
    510260423140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,374 miles (+14,303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    102,374 miles
    Test number
    808375510634
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass88,071 miles (+5,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    88,071 miles
    Test number
    746173720418
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  4. Pass82,696 miles (+13,753)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    82,696 miles
    Test number
    348933562733
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass68,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,943 miles
    Test number
    506508705808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,943 miles (+799)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,943 miles
    Test number
    351629889955
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass68,144 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,144 miles
    Test number
    533112083314
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Fail68,144 miles (+435)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,144 miles
    Test number
    512226444716
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass67,709 miles (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,709 miles
    Test number
    158493071949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,309 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,309 miles
    Test number
    549919903098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail66,309 miles (+5,451)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,309 miles
    Test number
    382535085672
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass60,858 miles (+10,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,858 miles
    Test number
    225299309423
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge
  13. Pass50,120 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,120 miles
    Test number
    568961861303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear trye perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
  14. Fail50,112 miles (+42)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,112 miles
    Test number
    147449091159
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear trye perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
  15. Fail50,070 miles (+7,203)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,070 miles
    Test number
    401330915635
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
  16. Pass42,867 miles (+4,742)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,867 miles
    Test number
    916957026362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,125 miles (+5,794)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,125 miles
    Test number
    388865665007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,331 miles (+5,029)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,331 miles
    Test number
    185342254460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,302 miles
    Test number
    219520873010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 TDH

Does Y18 TDH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 TDH is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 TDH?
The MOT on Y18 TDH is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 TDH done?
Y18 TDH was recorded at 117,632 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 6,869 miles a year.
Has Y18 TDH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 TDH has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y18 TDH 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 TDH find?
Y18 TDH passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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