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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

L18 EFAMOT history

L18 EFA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 174,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

L18 EFA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
174,375 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 EFA
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
16 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 EFA was last recorded at 174,375 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 86 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,289 miles · 23 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
86 miles
Average per year
12,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,375 miles
  • 2025 – 165,935 miles
  • 2024 – 157,812 miles
  • 2023 – 154,810 miles
  • 2022 – 143,511 miles
  • 2021 – 125,883 miles
  • 2020 – 114,802 miles
  • 2019 – 95,991 miles
  • 2018 – 74,516 miles
  • 2017 – 55,895 miles
  • 2016 – 45,461 miles
  • 2015 – 34,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,375 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak excessiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Offside Front Outer sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,375 miles (+86)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    174,375 miles
    Test number
    782116865677
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak excessive
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail174,289 miles (+8,354)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,289 miles
    Test number
    283307768561
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush is de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush is de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak excessive
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack is leaking fluid, not excessive

  3. Pass165,935 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    165,935 miles
    Test number
    301435639079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail165,928 miles (+8,116)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,928 miles
    Test number
    305686447148
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass157,812 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    157,812 miles
    Test number
    214909935172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded

  6. Fail157,803 miles (+2,993)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,803 miles
    Test number
    798295389354
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded

  7. Pass154,810 miles (+11,299)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    154,810 miles
    Test number
    800964982635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass143,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    143,511 miles
    Test number
    178164831597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail143,511 miles (+17,628)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,511 miles
    Test number
    195220568017
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass125,883 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,883 miles
    Test number
    571197708164
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail125,883 miles (+11,081)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,883 miles
    Test number
    311177076959
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass114,802 miles (+18,811)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,802 miles
    Test number
    658915209838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,991 miles (+21,475)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    95,991 miles
    Test number
    894260842537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,516 miles (+18,621)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    74,516 miles
    Test number
    714089295203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,895 miles (+10,434)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,895 miles
    Test number
    878335674454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    45,461 miles
    Test number
    893650500028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,461 miles (+11,114)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,461 miles
    Test number
    833550808022
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass34,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,347 miles
    Test number
    678534815029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,347 miles1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,347 miles
    Test number
    997503015045
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking on inner side wall

Questions about L18 EFA

Does L18 EFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 EFA is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 EFA?
The MOT on L18 EFA is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 EFA done?
L18 EFA was recorded at 174,375 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 12,672 miles a year.
Has L18 EFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 EFA has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 EFA 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 EFA find?
L18 EFA passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: coolant leak excessive; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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