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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,390 cc

L18 NJYMOT history

L18 NJY is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 100,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

L18 NJY white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
100,952 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 NJY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
22 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 NJY was last recorded at 100,952 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 7,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,073 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,879 miles
Average per year
6,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,952 miles
  • 2025 – 93,073 miles
  • 2024 – 85,205 miles
  • 2022 – 80,297 miles
  • 2021 – 75,764 miles
  • 2020 – 67,289 miles
  • 2019 – 62,544 miles
  • 2018 – 56,491 miles
  • 2017 – 46,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,952 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2026

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass100,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    100,952 miles
    Test number
    992891788742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail100,950 miles (+7,877)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,950 miles
    Test number
    508819899793
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass93,073 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    93,073 miles
    Test number
    820959315963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail93,071 miles (+7,866)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,071 miles
    Test number
    428868840967
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass85,205 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    85,205 miles
    Test number
    343485282816
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail85,205 miles (+4,908)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,205 miles
    Test number
    610649206138
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass80,297 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    80,297 miles
    Test number
    383984604216
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail80,297 miles (+4,533)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,297 miles
    Test number
    222775765760
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass75,764 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    75,764 miles
    Test number
    202267695391
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail75,764 miles (+2,031)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,764 miles
    Test number
    383875561066
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre/Rear Exhaust Shield insecure
    • AdvisoryHand Brake Just in Limits
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened In Poor Condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass73,733 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    73,733 miles
    Test number
    696168290317
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail73,733 miles (+6,444)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,733 miles
    Test number
    833867092659
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass67,289 miles (+4,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    67,289 miles
    Test number
    729992461405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracking in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass62,544 miles (+6,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,544 miles
    Test number
    804932694742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass56,491 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    56,491 miles
    Test number
    333256255802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,490 miles (+9,913)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,490 miles
    Test number
    202713015139
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  17. Pass46,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,577 miles
    Test number
    802210011236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 NJY

Does L18 NJY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 NJY is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 NJY?
The MOT on L18 NJY is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 NJY done?
L18 NJY was recorded at 100,952 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 6,143 miles a year.
Has L18 NJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 NJY has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 NJY 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 NJY find?
L18 NJY passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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