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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

L18 FAHMOT history

L18 FAH is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 130,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

L18 FAH black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
130,442 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 FAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 FAH was last recorded at 130,442 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 6,678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,764 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,678 miles
Average per year
6,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,442 miles
  • 2025 – 123,764 miles
  • 2024 – 118,311 miles
  • 2023 – 112,103 miles
  • 2022 – 105,370 miles
  • 2021 – 100,510 miles
  • 2020 – 96,605 miles
  • 2019 – 88,227 miles
  • 2018 – 81,969 miles
  • 2017 – 76,874 miles
  • 2016 – 70,557 miles
  • 2015 – 63,253 miles
  • 2014 – 56,466 miles
  • 2013 – 52,163 miles
  • 2012 – 48,413 miles
  • 2011 – 39,610 miles
  • 2010 – 30,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,442 miles
  • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,442 miles (+6,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    130,442 miles
    Test number
    799508292115
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass123,764 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    123,764 miles
    Test number
    121060090029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail123,762 miles (+5,451)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,762 miles
    Test number
    714194942843
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass118,311 miles (+6,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    118,311 miles
    Test number
    159333402891
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass112,103 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,103 miles
    Test number
    932111863035
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail112,070 miles (+6,700)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,070 miles
    Test number
    306610742009
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass105,370 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,370 miles
    Test number
    976354475338
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Fail105,361 miles (+4,851)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,361 miles
    Test number
    365675085827
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass100,510 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,510 miles
    Test number
    869164658124
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plate corroded - both sides
    • AdvisorySide under trays fitted

  10. Fail100,507 miles (+3,902)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,507 miles
    Test number
    912485915783
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases several - each join leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plate corroded - both sides
    • AdvisorySide under trays fitted

  11. Pass96,605 miles (+8,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,605 miles
    Test number
    713124524771
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass88,227 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,227 miles
    Test number
    889475656165
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail88,224 miles (+319)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,224 miles
    Test number
    356499056292
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust leak at flexi section (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail87,905 miles (+5,936)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,905 miles
    Test number
    604914142797
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  15. Pass81,969 miles (+5,095)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,969 miles
    Test number
    350963626273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,874 miles (+6,317)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,874 miles
    Test number
    234490341437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,557 miles (+7,304)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,557 miles
    Test number
    516692921384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,253 miles (+6,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,253 miles
    Test number
    656129155015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass56,466 miles (+4,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,466 miles
    Test number
    985920464072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass52,163 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,163 miles
    Test number
    138086063005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,162 miles (+3,749)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,162 miles
    Test number
    615424563088
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass48,413 miles (+8,803)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,413 miles
    Test number
    185271452285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,610 miles (+9,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,610 miles
    Test number
    165316951258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass30,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    30,139 miles
    Test number
    732227650237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 FAH

Does L18 FAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 FAH is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 FAH?
The MOT on L18 FAH is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 FAH done?
L18 FAH was recorded at 130,442 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 6,466 miles a year.
Has L18 FAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 FAH has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 FAH 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 FAH find?
L18 FAH passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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