Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc
L18 LTXMOT history
L18 LTX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 89,240 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 89,240 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,301 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 LTX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 27 Oct 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 LTX was last recorded at 89,240 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 89,240 miles · 18 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 10,301 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,240 miles
- 2025 – 82,829 miles
- 2024 – 76,351 miles
- 2023 – 70,418 miles
- 2022 – 64,012 miles
- 2021 – 59,084 miles
- 2020 – 42,447 miles
- 2019 – 18,450 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,240 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Full MOT history
11 tests since 5 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,240 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 89,240 miles
- Test number
- 245064769595
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail89,240 miles (+6,411)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,240 miles
- Test number
- 245684462281
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,829 miles (+6,478)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 82,829 miles
- Test number
- 122621138950
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust backbox corroded
Pass76,351 miles (+5,933)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 76,351 miles
- Test number
- 644668874056
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box slight corroded
Pass70,418 miles (+6,406)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 70,418 miles
- Test number
- 170411055237
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass64,012 miles (+4,928)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 64,012 miles
- Test number
- 198571679827
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,084 miles (+16,637)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 59,084 miles
- Test number
- 772817344193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,447 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 42,447 miles
- Test number
- 593837735253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,447 miles (+23,997)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,447 miles
- Test number
- 176677080895
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass18,450 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 18,450 miles
- Test number
- 362804956876
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail18,450 miles1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,450 miles
- Test number
- 820483491214
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Questions about L18 LTX
- Does L18 LTX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 LTX is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 LTX?
- The MOT on L18 LTX is valid until 24 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 LTX done?
- L18 LTX was recorded at 89,240 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 10,301 miles a year.
- Has L18 LTX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 LTX has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L18 LTX 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 LTX find?
- L18 LTX passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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