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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2015 · 1,197 cc

L18 CHGMOT history

L18 CHG is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Aug 2015. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 12,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2025.

L18 CHG grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2026
Mileage
12,297 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 CHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
19 Aug 2015
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 CHG was last recorded at 12,297 miles on 24 Sept 2025, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
12,275 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
1,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 12,297 miles
  • 2024 – 10,174 miles
  • 2022 – 8,321 miles
  • 2021 – 6,993 miles
  • 2020 – 6,296 miles
  • 2019 – 5,821 miles
  • 2018 – 5,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass12,297 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 26 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass12,297 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    12,297 miles
    Test number
    972087973147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail12,275 miles (+2,101)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,275 miles
    Test number
    379841286121
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat switch missing (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass10,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    10,174 miles
    Test number
    145383580458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass15,080 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    15,080 km
    Test number
    939210555175
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components

  5. Pass8,321 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    8,321 miles
    Test number
    717066479429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail8,120 miles (+1,127)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,120 miles
    Test number
    553799380450
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  7. Pass6,993 miles (+697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    6,993 miles
    Test number
    329329379913
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components

  8. Pass6,296 miles (+475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    6,296 miles
    Test number
    207670299969
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass5,821 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    5,821 miles
    Test number
    761462671648
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components

  10. Fail5,821 miles (+807)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,821 miles
    Test number
    874269352622
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components

  11. Pass5,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    5,014 miles
    Test number
    845850829342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 CHG

Does L18 CHG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 CHG expired on 23 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 CHG?
The MOT on L18 CHG expired on 23 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 CHG done?
L18 CHG was recorded at 12,297 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2025, an average of 1,016 miles a year.
Has L18 CHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 CHG has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 CHG 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 CHG find?
L18 CHG passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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