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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

K18 LWPMOT history

K18 LWP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 109,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

K18 LWP silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
109,267 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 LWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 LWP was last recorded at 109,267 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 4,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,295 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,972 miles
Average per year
6,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,267 miles
  • 2025 – 104,295 miles
  • 2024 – 100,765 miles
  • 2023 – 94,021 miles
  • 2022 – 89,202 miles
  • 2021 – 82,817 miles
  • 2020 – 81,223 miles
  • 2019 – 71,982 miles
  • 2018 – 62,499 miles
  • 2017 – 56,741 miles
  • 2016 – 47,860 miles
  • 2015 – 38,839 miles
  • 2014 – 30,289 miles
  • 2013 – 23,194 miles
  • 2012 – 18,852 miles
  • 2011 – 14,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,267 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Looks to have been leaking for a while

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Park brake high

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Park brake effort has just been met at 18% 16% is minimum

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Corrosion to rear exhaust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,267 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    109,267 miles
    Test number
    971311345138
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail109,267 miles (+4,972)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,267 miles
    Test number
    814946803609
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass104,295 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    104,295 miles
    Test number
    495113219317
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Looks to have been leaking for a while (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPark brake high
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Park brake effort has just been met at 18% 16% is minimum

  4. Fail104,295 miles (+3,530)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,295 miles
    Test number
    507681496020
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Possibly burnt out catalyst (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Looks to have been leaking for a while (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPark brake high
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Park brake effort has just been met at 18% 16% is minimum

  5. Pass100,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    100,765 miles
    Test number
    301198861139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,763 miles (+6,742)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,763 miles
    Test number
    356166176807
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  7. Pass94,021 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    94,021 miles
    Test number
    762847848169
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box heavily corroded

  8. Fail94,021 miles (+4,819)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,021 miles
    Test number
    574391252282
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box heavily corroded

  9. Pass89,202 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    89,202 miles
    Test number
    157980033109
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail89,202 miles (+6,385)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,202 miles
    Test number
    968030663319
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass82,817 miles (+1,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,817 miles
    Test number
    586262573264
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  12. Pass81,223 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    81,223 miles
    Test number
    940554785810
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear exhaust

  13. Fail81,223 miles (+9,241)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,223 miles
    Test number
    672194600630
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear exhaust

  14. Pass71,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    71,982 miles
    Test number
    510736731652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail71,982 miles (+9,483)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,982 miles
    Test number
    910871724230
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass62,499 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    62,499 miles
    Test number
    362828846054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,495 miles (+5,754)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,495 miles
    Test number
    198195981524
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass56,741 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,741 miles
    Test number
    456752561443
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryMil lamp on!

  19. Fail56,741 miles (+8,881)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,741 miles
    Test number
    897452555622
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryMil lamp on!

  20. Pass47,860 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,860 miles
    Test number
    503633463982
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail47,860 miles (+9,021)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,860 miles
    Test number
    406045687516
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass38,839 miles (+8,550)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    38,839 miles
    Test number
    875027855111
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront wipers poor condition
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on tread and sidewalls

  23. Pass30,289 miles (+7,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    30,289 miles
    Test number
    206526394106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass23,194 miles (+4,342)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    23,194 miles
    Test number
    615149983176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    18,852 miles
    Test number
    205504182124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail18,852 miles (+4,187)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,852 miles
    Test number
    499384182132
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass14,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    14,665 miles
    Test number
    308331001218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 LWP

Does K18 LWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 LWP is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 LWP?
The MOT on K18 LWP is valid until 23 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 LWP done?
K18 LWP was recorded at 109,267 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 6,234 miles a year.
Has K18 LWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 LWP has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K18 LWP 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 LWP find?
K18 LWP passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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