VOLKSWAGEN POLO A18XYA has 26 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 35,213 miles 10 months ago on Tuesday 5th August 2025 at 09:15.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Wednesday 26th August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

A18XYA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED26TH AUGUST 202635,213 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED27TH AUGUST 202426TH AUGUST 202533,396 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Have Aged Cracks
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED27TH AUGUST 202433,396 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Have Aged Cracks
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH AUGUST 202325TH AUGUST 202432,775 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED14TH AUGUST 202332,775 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Lower Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED26TH AUGUST 202225TH AUGUST 202332,050 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED25TH AUGUST 202232,050 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 20202ND SEPTEMBER 202129,367 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Distorted/age Cuts
FAILED3RD SEPTEMBER 202029,367 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Windscreen Washer Jets Misaligned And Not Providing Sufficient Fluid To The Windscreen (3.5 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Distorted/age Cuts
PASSED30TH AUGUST 201931ST AUGUST 202028,500 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Have Age Related Cuts
FAILED30TH AUGUST 201928,500 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Have Age Related Cuts
  3. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Washer Jets Misaligned And Not Providing Sufficient Fluid To The Windscreen (3.5 (a))
PASSED16TH AUGUST 201831ST AUGUST 201927,358 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Wish Bone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Age Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Age Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))
FAILED16TH AUGUST 201827,358 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  2. PRS - Battery Insecure And Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Wish Bone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Age Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Age Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 201731ST AUGUST 201826,589 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Both Tyres Have Age Cuts/scrapes.
FAILED1ST SEPTEMBER 201726,589 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Side Repeater Obscured More Than 50% (1.4.a.2d)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Both Tyres Have Age Cuts/scrapes.
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 201628TH OCTOBER 201724,782 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Offside And Nearside Front (2.4.g.2)
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 201528TH OCTOBER 201623,231 MI
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 201421ST OCTOBER 201522,292 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 201321ST OCTOBER 201421,156 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Inside Sidewall Developing Cracks
FAILED10TH OCTOBER 201321,156 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Inside Sidewall Developing Cracks
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 201221ST OCTOBER 201319,597 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 201121ST OCTOBER 201218,211 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 201021ST OCTOBER 201116,007 MI
FAILED8TH OCTOBER 201016,007 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low And Too Far To The Right. (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low And Too Far To The Left. (1.8)
  3. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  4. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 200921ST OCTOBER 201014,882 MI
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 200821ST OCTOBER 200913,684 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A18XYA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

A18XYA MOT Comments

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A18XYA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 35,213 miles | Average yearly mileage: 1,761 miles

A18XYA FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration A18XYA was manufactured on Thursday 1st September 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 35,213 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 1,761 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A18XYA has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 47 Advisories, 11 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 5 Major, 2 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does A18XYA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 4th June 2026 A18XYA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A18XYA Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 4th June 2026 A18XYA does have Tax. Read more

When does A18XYA Tax expire?

The current Tax for A18XYA will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does A18XYA MOT expire?

The current MOT for A18XYA will expire in 3 months on Wednesday 26th August 2026. Read more

When did A18XYA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A18XYA was on Tuesday 5th August 2025 at 09:15. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A18XYA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for A18XYA we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A18XYA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for A18XYA we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is A18XYA?

A18XYA is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has A18XYA done?

The odometer reading for A18XYA at the last MOT in August 2025 was 35,213 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 1,761 miles per year. Read more

How old is A18XYA?

The vehicle A18XYA was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 1st September 2005. Read more

What colour is A18XYA?

The official colour of A18XYA is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does A18XYA have?

A18XYA has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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