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Volkswagen Polo

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,422 cc

L18 JLNMOT history

L18 JLN is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 74,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

L18 JLN white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
74,698 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 JLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 JLN was last recorded at 74,698 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 4,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,556 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,142 miles
Average per year
6,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,698 miles
  • 2025 – 70,556 miles
  • 2024 – 65,476 miles
  • 2023 – 61,426 miles
  • 2022 – 55,751 miles
  • 2021 – 46,369 miles
  • 2020 – 38,754 miles
  • 2019 – 33,075 miles
  • 2018 – 26,694 miles
  • 2017 – 21,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,698 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front os & ns tyres worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 29 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,698 miles (+4,142)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    74,698 miles
    Test number
    315049646460
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass70,556 miles (+5,080)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    70,556 miles
    Test number
    945711242775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,476 miles (+4,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    65,476 miles
    Test number
    823573012184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly stepped on inner edge
  4. Pass61,426 miles (+5,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    61,426 miles
    Test number
    422912917506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass55,751 miles (+9,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,751 miles
    Test number
    971861083292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass46,369 miles (+7,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    46,369 miles
    Test number
    495526649703
    • AdvisoryFront os & ns tyres worn on inner edges
  7. Pass38,754 miles (+5,679)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    38,754 miles
    Test number
    816802026371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,075 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    33,075 miles
    Test number
    576046076739
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
  9. Fail33,075 miles (+6,381)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,075 miles
    Test number
    707225718704
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
  10. Pass26,694 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    26,694 miles
    Test number
    115949188769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail26,648 miles (+5,178)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,648 miles
    Test number
    662021507380
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass21,470 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    21,470 miles
    Test number
    457439266396
    • AdvisoryFront os & ns tyres worn on inner edges

Questions about L18 JLN

Does L18 JLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 JLN is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 JLN?
The MOT on L18 JLN is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 JLN done?
L18 JLN was recorded at 74,698 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 6,006 miles a year.
Has L18 JLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 JLN has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on L18 JLN 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 JLN find?
L18 JLN passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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