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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

L18 JHXMOT history

L18 JHX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 83,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

L18 JHX grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
83,778 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 JHX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
25 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 JHX was last recorded at 83,778 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 1,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,260 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,518 miles
Average per year
5,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,778 miles
  • 2025 – 82,260 miles
  • 2024 – 80,182 miles
  • 2023 – 78,320 miles
  • 2022 – 70,633 miles
  • 2021 – 60,486 miles
  • 2020 – 53,665 miles
  • 2019 – 40,290 miles
  • 2018 – 29,447 miles
  • 2017 – 25,841 miles
  • 2016 – 22,669 miles
  • 2015 – 20,781 miles
  • 2014 – 18,364 miles
  • 2013 – 16,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,778 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust back box skin corroded

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.

  • Rear exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,778 miles (+1,518)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    83,778 miles
    Test number
    738066238102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box skin corroded

  2. Pass82,260 miles (+2,078)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    82,260 miles
    Test number
    314753500295
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box 1st skin corroded

  3. Pass80,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    80,182 miles
    Test number
    306367915723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail80,182 miles (+1,862)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,182 miles
    Test number
    875935420560
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting insecure coil spring incorrectly fitted on seat (5.3.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    78,320 miles
    Test number
    391130137549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail78,320 miles (+7,687)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,320 miles
    Test number
    678518934243
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass70,633 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    70,633 miles
    Test number
    603864218552
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  8. Fail70,633 miles (+10,147)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,633 miles
    Test number
    621121756609
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  9. Pass60,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    60,486 miles
    Test number
    153301531802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,486 miles (+6,821)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,486 miles
    Test number
    337570343728
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass53,665 miles (+13,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    53,665 miles
    Test number
    800610248847
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater lamp output slightly reduced but working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass40,290 miles (+10,843)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,290 miles
    Test number
    195065156693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass29,447 miles (+3,606)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    29,447 miles
    Test number
    900892825685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,841 miles (+3,172)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    25,841 miles
    Test number
    907309730523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    22,669 miles
    Test number
    150635702003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail22,669 miles (+1,888)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,669 miles
    Test number
    677556482774
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass20,781 miles (+2,417)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    20,781 miles
    Test number
    285972065439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    18,364 miles
    Test number
    976364464197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail18,364 miles (+2,291)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,364 miles
    Test number
    795374364181
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  20. Pass16,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    16,073 miles
    Test number
    178018943115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail16,073 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,073 miles
    Test number
    318068543134
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about L18 JHX

Does L18 JHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 JHX is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 JHX?
The MOT on L18 JHX is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 JHX done?
L18 JHX was recorded at 83,778 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 5,256 miles a year.
Has L18 JHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 JHX has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 JHX 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 JHX find?
L18 JHX passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; exhaust back box skin corroded.

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