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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

L18 SHBMOT history

L18 SHB is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 109,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

L18 SHB grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
109,519 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 SHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 SHB was last recorded at 109,519 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 4,460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,059 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,460 miles
Average per year
5,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,519 miles
  • 2025 – 105,059 miles
  • 2024 – 100,213 miles
  • 2023 – 95,422 miles
  • 2022 – 90,167 miles
  • 2021 – 87,855 miles
  • 2020 – 85,069 miles
  • 2019 – 81,951 miles
  • 2018 – 78,968 miles
  • 2017 – 75,407 miles
  • 2016 – 70,764 miles
  • 2015 – 66,025 miles
  • 2014 – 60,871 miles
  • 2013 – 55,543 miles
  • 2012 – 48,362 miles
  • 2011 – 40,484 miles
  • 2010 – 29,497 miles
  • 2009 – 20,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,519 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,519 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    109,519 miles
    Test number
    305280804260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail109,519 miles (+4,460)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,519 miles
    Test number
    635306495188
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass105,059 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    105,059 miles
    Test number
    346586646150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail105,059 miles (+4,846)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,059 miles
    Test number
    210957638542
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass100,213 miles (+4,791)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    100,213 miles
    Test number
    603912305278
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass95,422 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    95,422 miles
    Test number
    184785574269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail95,417 miles (+5,250)2 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,417 miles
    Test number
    867679680508
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165 70 14` (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165 70 14` (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass90,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    90,167 miles
    Test number
    562970466571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail90,167 miles (+2,312)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,167 miles
    Test number
    791267853295
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass87,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,855 miles
    Test number
    828899819127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,855 miles (+2,786)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,855 miles
    Test number
    925688078522
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass85,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,069 miles
    Test number
    955957195386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,069 miles (+3,118)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,069 miles
    Test number
    945647534896
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass81,951 miles (+2,983)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,951 miles
    Test number
    227782703846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,968 miles (+3,561)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    78,968 miles
    Test number
    883513350224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    75,407 miles
    Test number
    570697840570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,406 miles (+4,642)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,406 miles
    Test number
    130800646857
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  18. Pass70,764 miles (+4,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    70,764 miles
    Test number
    499784314676
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

  19. Pass66,025 miles (+5,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,025 miles
    Test number
    599685819842
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass60,871 miles (+5,328)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,871 miles
    Test number
    887712834204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,543 miles
    Test number
    756254033296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,543 miles (+7,181)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,543 miles
    Test number
    896853533259
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  23. Pass48,362 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,362 miles
    Test number
    746217332294
    • NoteN/s rear tyre tread starting to get low
    • NoteO/s and n/s front lower arms rear mounting bushes has movement

  24. Fail48,362 miles (+7,878)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,362 miles
    Test number
    368367032431
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre tread starting to get low
    • NoteO/s and n/s front lower arms rear mounting bushes has movement

  25. Pass40,484 miles (+10,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    40,484 miles
    Test number
    439047521243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass29,497 miles (+8,768)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    29,497 miles
    Test number
    524975030278
    • NoteFront brake disc worn
    • NoteO/s and n/s front lower arms rear mounting bushes have movement
    • NoteO/s front tyre getting low and worn on edges
    • NoteO/s rear tyre tread getting low

  27. Pass20,729 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    20,729 miles
    Test number
    961462029225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L18 SHB

Does L18 SHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 SHB is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 SHB?
The MOT on L18 SHB is valid until 27 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 SHB done?
L18 SHB was recorded at 109,519 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 5,208 miles a year.
Has L18 SHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 SHB has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 SHB 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 SHB find?
L18 SHB passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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