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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

L18 LFAMOT history

L18 LFA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Jul 2018. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 53,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

L18 LFA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
53,283 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 LFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
13 Jul 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 LFA was last recorded at 53,283 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 8,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
45,089 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,194 miles
Average per year
7,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,283 miles
  • 2025 – 45,089 miles
  • 2024 – 41,583 miles
  • 2023 – 30,545 miles
  • 2022 – 22,763 miles
  • 2021 – 15,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,283 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 2 Jul 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,283 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    53,283 miles
    Test number
    746331763578
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail53,282 miles (+8,193)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,282 miles
    Test number
    291811662105
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass45,089 miles (+3,506)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    45,089 miles
    Test number
    643566787709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,583 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    41,583 miles
    Test number
    232081674894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,915 miles (+8,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    38,915 miles
    Test number
    264411725811
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass30,545 miles (+7,782)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    30,545 miles
    Test number
    715464588749
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass22,763 miles (+7,390)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    22,763 miles
    Test number
    714526061145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass15,373 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    15,373 miles
    Test number
    193806696794
    • 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))

Questions about L18 LFA

Does L18 LFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 LFA is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 LFA?
The MOT on L18 LFA is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 LFA done?
L18 LFA was recorded at 53,283 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 7,174 miles a year.
Has L18 LFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 LFA has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 LFA 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 LFA find?
L18 LFA passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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