Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc
L18 HRJMOT history
L18 HRJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Jul 2000. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 98,322 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 98,322 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,786 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 HRJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 14 Jul 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 HRJ was last recorded at 98,322 miles on 21 Aug 2023, 1,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 97,260 miles · 1 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,062 miles
- Average per year
- 2,786 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 98,322 miles
- 2022 – 97,260 miles
- 2021 – 96,147 miles
- 2020 – 94,817 miles
- 2019 – 94,022 miles
- 2018 – 93,907 miles
- 2017 – 88,597 miles
- 2016 – 87,226 miles
- 2015 – 84,861 miles
- 2014 – 82,221 miles
- 2013 – 79,865 miles
- 2012 – 77,857 miles
- 2011 – 75,119 miles
- 2010 – 71,669 miles
- 2009 – 67,784 miles
- 2008 – 61,938 miles
- 2007 – 56,805 miles
- 2006 – 50,535 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,322 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018
Central EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHING
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit PERISHING (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
26 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,322 miles (+1,062)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 98,322 miles
- Test number
- 271104784545
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass97,260 miles (+1,113)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 97,260 miles
- Test number
- 709714290494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,147 miles (+1,330)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2022
- Odometer
- 96,147 miles
- Test number
- 159445007748
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front misty (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle slightly louder that that of a standard type
Pass94,817 miles (+795)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 94,817 miles
- Test number
- 220102704718
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass94,022 miles (+115)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 94,022 miles
- Test number
- 882239637129
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass93,907 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 93,907 miles
- Test number
- 481392413302
- AdvisoryCentral EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE PERISHING
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit PERISHING (4.1.E.1)
Fail93,906 miles (+5,309)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,906 miles
- Test number
- 827771065502
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCentral EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE PERISHING
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit PERISHING (4.1.E.1)
Pass88,597 miles (+1,371)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 88,597 miles
- Test number
- 997046263949
- AdvisoryOsr tyre worn
Pass87,226 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 87,226 miles
- Test number
- 433644425056
- AdvisoryBreather pipe to air box split
- AdvisoryPerishing noted to nearside rear tyre tread area
- AdvisoryPerishing noted to nearside tread area
Fail87,223 miles (+2,362)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,223 miles
- Test number
- 678964073211
- FailureRear brake application uneven offside slow (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryBreather pipe to air box split
- AdvisoryPerishing noted to nearside rear tyre tread area
- AdvisoryPerishing noted to nearside tread area
Pass84,861 miles (+2,640)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 84,861 miles
- Test number
- 485748765150
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn low on inner edges
Pass82,221 miles (+3)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 82,221 miles
- Test number
- 636111654122
- NoteDrivers seat upright frame misplaced but secure
Fail82,218 miles (+2,353)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,218 miles
- Test number
- 707630954180
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- NoteDrivers seat upright frame misplaced but secure
Pass79,865 miles (+2,008)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 79,865 miles
- Test number
- 896909163106
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass77,857 miles (+2,738)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 77,857 miles
- Test number
- 966098862134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,119 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 75,119 miles
- Test number
- 125642251198
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail75,118 miles (+3,449)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,118 miles
- Test number
- 537261451134
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail71,669 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,669 miles
- Test number
- 224737870103
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- NoteOffside rear tyre has a slightly raised part of the tread
Pass71,669 miles (+3,885)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 71,669 miles
- Test number
- 452547770164
- NoteOffside rear tyre has a slightly raised part of the tread
Pass67,784 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 67,784 miles
- Test number
- 801991479129
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
Fail67,784 miles (+5,846)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,784 miles
- Test number
- 961851479109
- Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
Pass61,938 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 61,938 miles
- Test number
- 263696868167
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail61,938 miles (+5,133)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,938 miles
- Test number
- 430826668197
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass56,805 miles (+6,270)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 56,805 miles
- Test number
- 992966467125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,535 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 50,535 miles
- Test number
- 204888876465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,535 miles3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,535 miles
- Test number
- 103647076134
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L18 HRJ
- Does L18 HRJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L18 HRJ expired on 31 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L18 HRJ?
- The MOT on L18 HRJ expired on 31 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L18 HRJ done?
- L18 HRJ was recorded at 98,322 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2023, an average of 2,786 miles a year.
- Has L18 HRJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 HRJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2018.
- Has the mileage on L18 HRJ 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 HRJ find?
- L18 HRJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.
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