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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

L18 MCWMOT history

L18 MCW is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Aug 2018. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 76,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

L18 MCW white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
76,005 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 MCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
10 Aug 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 MCW was last recorded at 76,005 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 6,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,889 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,116 miles
Average per year
10,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,005 miles
  • 2025 – 69,889 miles
  • 2024 – 53,970 miles
  • 2023 – 42,617 miles
  • 2022 – 32,665 miles
  • 2021 – 22,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,005 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

7 tests since 5 Oct 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,005 miles (+6,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    76,005 miles
    Test number
    539738764635
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass69,889 miles (+15,919)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    69,889 miles
    Test number
    721368761555
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass53,970 miles (+11,353)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    53,970 miles
    Test number
    915058670263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,617 miles (+9,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    42,617 miles
    Test number
    440730556736
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass32,665 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    32,665 miles
    Test number
    646316155506
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail32,665 miles (+9,686)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,665 miles
    Test number
    868473239505
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass22,979 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    22,979 miles
    Test number
    890380836139
    • 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 MCW

Does L18 MCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 MCW is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 MCW?
The MOT on L18 MCW is valid until 5 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 MCW done?
L18 MCW was recorded at 76,005 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 10,601 miles a year.
Has L18 MCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 MCW has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L18 MCW 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 MCW find?
L18 MCW passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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