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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

L18 BNHMOT history

L18 BNH is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 93,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

L18 BNH black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
93,101 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 BNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 BNH was last recorded at 93,101 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,083 miles · 20 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
5,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,101 miles
  • 2025 – 83,994 miles
  • 2024 – 75,329 miles
  • 2022 – 68,400 miles
  • 2021 – 63,424 miles
  • 2020 – 57,648 miles
  • 2019 – 55,120 miles
  • 2018 – 42,342 miles
  • 2017 – 40,365 miles
  • 2016 – 38,184 miles
  • 2015 – 34,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,101 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has 2 nails inRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre badly crackingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront number plate damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear bumper damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,101 miles (+18)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    93,101 miles
    Test number
    242730890935
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has 2 nails in
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre badly cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  2. Fail93,083 miles (+9,089)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,083 miles
    Test number
    999470958037
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has 2 nails in
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre badly cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  3. Pass83,994 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    83,994 miles
    Test number
    306643511146
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( and perished ) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( and perished ) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  4. Fail83,994 miles (+8,665)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,994 miles
    Test number
    349953856473
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ( trailing arm rear support mountain ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( and perished ) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( and perished ) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  5. Pass75,329 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    75,329 miles
    Test number
    666747837152
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail75,302 miles (+6,902)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,302 miles
    Test number
    993223806963
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass68,400 miles (+4,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    68,400 miles
    Test number
    470596437047
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass63,424 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    63,424 miles
    Test number
    611801744044
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail63,424 miles (+5,776)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,424 miles
    Test number
    785621654112
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap 17570 14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass57,648 miles (+2,528)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    57,648 miles
    Test number
    361054582855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,120 miles (+4,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,120 miles
    Test number
    716754968193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass50,858 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    50,858 miles
    Test number
    740660548851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail50,858 miles (+8,516)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,858 miles
    Test number
    473028083379
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency just above pass mark

  14. Pass42,342 miles (+1,977)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    42,342 miles
    Test number
    803029769091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,365 miles (+2,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    40,365 miles
    Test number
    295603716388
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass38,184 miles (+3,494)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    38,184 miles
    Test number
    837105077022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,690 miles
    Test number
    198119585474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,690 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,690 miles
    Test number
    665239385081
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Questions about L18 BNH

Does L18 BNH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 BNH is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 BNH?
The MOT on L18 BNH is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 BNH done?
L18 BNH was recorded at 93,101 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 5,162 miles a year.
Has L18 BNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 BNH has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 BNH 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 L18 BNH find?
L18 BNH passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear nail in tyre tyre has 2 nails in; offside rear tyre badly cracking; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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