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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

L18 LWDMOT history

L18 LWD is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 86,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

L18 LWD white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
86,488 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 LWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 LWD was last recorded at 86,488 miles on 26 May 2026, 4,690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
81,798 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,690 miles
Average per year
6,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,488 miles
  • 2025 – 81,798 miles
  • 2024 – 73,818 miles
  • 2023 – 66,959 miles
  • 2022 – 59,738 miles
  • 2021 – 50,970 miles
  • 2020 – 45,986 miles
  • 2019 – 38,134 miles
  • 2018 – 29,398 miles
  • 2017 – 20,002 miles
  • 2016 – 13,562 miles
  • 2015 – 12,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,488 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,488 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    86,488 miles
    Test number
    722879753716
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail86,482 miles (+4,684)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,482 miles
    Test number
    781744223802
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass81,798 miles (+7,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    81,798 miles
    Test number
    856215761962
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass73,818 miles (+6,859)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    73,818 miles
    Test number
    448892746211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,959 miles (+7,221)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    66,959 miles
    Test number
    656353496748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,738 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    59,738 miles
    Test number
    156006466990
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail59,738 miles (+8,768)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,738 miles
    Test number
    769826250515
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to zero (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass50,970 miles (+4,984)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    50,970 miles
    Test number
    540367017599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,986 miles (+7,852)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    45,986 miles
    Test number
    641534858514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,134 miles (+8,736)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    38,134 miles
    Test number
    317430549367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,398 miles (+9,396)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    29,398 miles
    Test number
    877591866519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    20,002 miles
    Test number
    781286160803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail20,002 miles (+6,440)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,002 miles
    Test number
    865660941698
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass13,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    13,562 miles
    Test number
    583108426946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail13,562 miles (+585)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,562 miles
    Test number
    173103427705
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  16. Pass12,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    12,977 miles
    Test number
    322567123753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 LWD

Does L18 LWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 LWD is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 LWD?
The MOT on L18 LWD is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 LWD done?
L18 LWD was recorded at 86,488 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 6,849 miles a year.
Has L18 LWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 LWD has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 LWD 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 LWD find?
L18 LWD passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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