Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
L18 CESMOT history
L18 CES is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 41,437 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 41,437 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,010 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 CES
- 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
- 28 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 CES was last recorded at 41,437 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 3,791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 37,646 miles · 6 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,791 miles
- Average per year
- 3,010 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 41,437 miles
- 2025 – 37,646 miles
- 2024 – 35,510 miles
- 2023 – 32,798 miles
- 2022 – 29,786 miles
- 2021 – 27,266 miles
- 2020 – 24,935 miles
- 2019 – 22,037 miles
- 2018 – 18,800 miles
- 2017 – 15,118 miles
- 2016 – 11,714 miles
- 2015 – 7,574 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass41,437 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront subframe and rear axle heavily corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded
- AdvisoryParking lever has limited reserve travel
- AdvisoryService inspection light on dashboard
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen scratched
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
18 tests since 7 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass41,437 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 41,437 miles
- Test number
- 699443334180
- AdvisoryFront subframe and rear axle heavily corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded
- AdvisoryParking lever has limited reserve travel
- AdvisoryService inspection light on dashboard
Fail41,436 miles (+3,790)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,436 miles
- Test number
- 119132872301
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront subframe and rear axle heavily corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded
- AdvisoryParking lever has limited reserve travel
- AdvisoryService inspection light on dashboard
Pass37,646 miles (+2,136)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 37,646 miles
- Test number
- 716260729561
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,510 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 35,510 miles
- Test number
- 969125387871
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail35,510 miles (+2,712)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,510 miles
- Test number
- 577378328921
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Exhaust clearly burst (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass32,798 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 32,798 miles
- Test number
- 815399364794
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail32,793 miles (+3,007)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,793 miles
- Test number
- 255555363636
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass29,786 miles (+2,520)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 29,786 miles
- Test number
- 872825556200
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass27,266 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 27,266 miles
- Test number
- 477660126407
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail27,266 miles (+2,331)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,266 miles
- Test number
- 399432888383
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass24,935 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 24,935 miles
- Test number
- 985571170739
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail24,934 miles (+2,897)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,934 miles
- Test number
- 124225737072
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass22,037 miles (+3,237)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 22,037 miles
- Test number
- 319829934965
- AdvisoryExhaust clamp broken
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass18,800 miles (+3,682)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 18,800 miles
- Test number
- 847489358389
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front and rear tyres cracked on tread
Pass15,118 miles (+3,404)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2018
- Odometer
- 15,118 miles
- Test number
- 129258297548
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass11,714 miles (+4,140)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2017
- Odometer
- 11,714 miles
- Test number
- 670119111094
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass7,574 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2016
- Odometer
- 7,574 miles
- Test number
- 258384325448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail7,573 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,573 miles
- Test number
- 696237595002
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Questions about L18 CES
- Does L18 CES currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 CES is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 CES?
- The MOT on L18 CES is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 CES done?
- L18 CES was recorded at 41,437 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 3,010 miles a year.
- Has L18 CES ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 CES has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L18 CES 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 CES find?
- L18 CES passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front subframe and rear axle heavily corroded; general vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded; parking lever has limited reserve travel, and 1 more.
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