Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc
K18 LHNMOT history
K18 LHN is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 113,768 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 113,768 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,214 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K18 LHN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 10 Sept 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K18 LHN was last recorded at 113,768 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 3,755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 110,013 miles · 5 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,755 miles
- Average per year
- 7,214 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,768 miles
- 2025 – 110,013 miles
- 2024 – 109,306 miles
- 2023 – 92,708 miles
- 2022 – 81,061 miles
- 2021 – 76,325 miles
- 2020 – 71,790 miles
- 2019 – 58,038 miles
- 2017 – 47,576 miles
- 2016 – 39,437 miles
- 2015 – 34,043 miles
- 2014 – 28,138 miles
- 2013 – 20,428 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,768 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
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.
Exhaust back box corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
19 tests since 10 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,768 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 113,768 miles
- Test number
- 233102006885
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
Fail113,765 miles (+3,752)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,765 miles
- Test number
- 732221592517
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
Pass110,013 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 110,013 miles
- Test number
- 376982547597
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
Fail110,013 miles (+707)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,013 miles
- Test number
- 528936108763
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
Pass109,306 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2025
- Odometer
- 109,306 miles
- Test number
- 382832539344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,304 miles (+16,596)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,304 miles
- Test number
- 611580770737
- MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass92,708 miles (+11,647)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2024
- Odometer
- 92,708 miles
- Test number
- 708437518920
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,061 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2023
- Odometer
- 81,061 miles
- Test number
- 718282772019
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail81,059 miles (+4,734)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,059 miles
- Test number
- 789863530528
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass76,325 miles (+4,535)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2022
- Odometer
- 76,325 miles
- Test number
- 777866130382
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass71,790 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2021
- Odometer
- 71,790 miles
- Test number
- 589479901761
- AdvisoryCentral Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail71,787 miles (+13,749)1 dangerous12 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,787 miles
- Test number
- 971591580593
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass58,038 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 58,038 miles
- Test number
- 501701193078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,038 miles (+10,462)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,038 miles
- Test number
- 867784721435
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass47,576 miles (+8,139)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 47,576 miles
- Test number
- 541176493376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,437 miles (+5,394)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 39,437 miles
- Test number
- 535703066711
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,043 miles (+5,905)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 34,043 miles
- Test number
- 332513356009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,138 miles (+7,710)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 28,138 miles
- Test number
- 628893554242
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass20,428 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 20,428 miles
- Test number
- 758643353299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K18 LHN
- Does K18 LHN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 LHN is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K18 LHN?
- The MOT on K18 LHN is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K18 LHN done?
- K18 LHN was recorded at 113,768 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 7,214 miles a year.
- Has K18 LHN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K18 LHN has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on K18 LHN 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 K18 LHN find?
- K18 LHN passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 2 more.
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