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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

L18 JAOMOT history

L18 JAO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jan 2010. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2025 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 123,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2024.

L18 JAO silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2025
Mileage
123,519 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2024
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 JAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 JAO was last recorded at 123,519 miles on 9 Apr 2024, 17,393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,126 miles · 11 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
17,393 miles
Average per year
10,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,519 miles
  • 2023 – 106,126 miles
  • 2022 – 85,916 miles
  • 2021 – 74,824 miles
  • 2020 – 64,109 miles
  • 2019 – 56,337 miles
  • 2018 – 48,077 miles
  • 2017 – 38,968 miles
  • 2015 – 27,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,519 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 18 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,519 miles (+17,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    123,519 miles
    Test number
    160533538927
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass106,126 miles (+20,210)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    106,126 miles
    Test number
    939134287437
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,916 miles (+11,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    85,916 miles
    Test number
    805174871555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass74,824 miles (+10,715)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    74,824 miles
    Test number
    132403212280
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass64,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    64,109 miles
    Test number
    931625565516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,109 miles (+7,772)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,109 miles
    Test number
    425832823568
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass56,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    56,337 miles
    Test number
    784142327899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,337 miles (+8,260)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,337 miles
    Test number
    830848861958
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is inoperative suspension leg leaking oil (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside o/s flasher warning light not working

  9. Pass48,077 miles (+9,109)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    48,077 miles
    Test number
    960971393881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,968 miles (+11,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,968 miles
    Test number
    745256246007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail27,603 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,603 miles
    Test number
    728359195175
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass27,603 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    27,603 miles
    Test number
    847779395133
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L18 JAO

Does L18 JAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 JAO expired on 18 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 JAO?
The MOT on L18 JAO expired on 18 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 JAO done?
L18 JAO was recorded at 123,519 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2024, an average of 10,989 miles a year.
Has L18 JAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 JAO has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on L18 JAO 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 JAO find?
L18 JAO passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge.

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