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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

L18 ETNMOT history

L18 ETN is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 59,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

L18 ETN black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
59,710 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 ETN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 ETN was last recorded at 59,710 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 1,571 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,139 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,571 miles
Average per year
3,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,710 miles
  • 2024 – 58,139 miles
  • 2023 – 54,635 miles
  • 2022 – 52,600 miles
  • 2021 – 50,729 miles
  • 2020 – 49,078 miles
  • 2019 – 46,533 miles
  • 2018 – 43,990 miles
  • 2017 – 39,980 miles
  • 2016 – 33,386 miles
  • 2015 – 26,724 miles
  • 2014 – 18,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,710 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 19 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,710 miles (+1,571)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    59,710 miles
    Test number
    848325590402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass58,139 miles (+3,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    58,139 miles
    Test number
    923128895937
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass54,635 miles (+2,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    54,635 miles
    Test number
    942996719082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass52,600 miles (+1,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,600 miles
    Test number
    580139240091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside & nearside

  5. Pass50,729 miles (+1,651)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    50,729 miles
    Test number
    377150655735
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass49,078 miles (+2,545)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    49,078 miles
    Test number
    308721073508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,533 miles
    Test number
    184683517605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail46,533 miles (+2,543)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,533 miles
    Test number
    553854824817
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass43,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,990 miles
    Test number
    436751991760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail43,990 miles (+4,010)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,990 miles
    Test number
    719388898724
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass39,980 miles (+6,594)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    39,980 miles
    Test number
    131816039910
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear seatbelt not tested
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass33,386 miles (+6,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,386 miles
    Test number
    252660626368
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass26,724 miles (+8,251)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    26,724 miles
    Test number
    325090445101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    18,473 miles
    Test number
    506889634199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 ETN

Does L18 ETN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 ETN is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L18 ETN?
The MOT on L18 ETN is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 ETN done?
L18 ETN was recorded at 59,710 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 3,573 miles a year.
Has L18 ETN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 ETN has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2019.
Has the mileage on L18 ETN 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 ETN find?
L18 ETN passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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