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Black · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

L18 SSHMOT history

L18 SSH is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 38,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

L18 SSH black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
38,979 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 SSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 SSH was last recorded at 38,979 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 2,986 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
35,993 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,986 miles
Average per year
2,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 38,979 miles
  • 2024 – 35,993 miles
  • 2023 – 32,355 miles
  • 2022 – 30,029 miles
  • 2021 – 28,446 miles
  • 2020 – 27,386 miles
  • 2019 – 24,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,979 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCovers everywhere

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 4 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,979 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    38,979 miles
    Test number
    725494701317
    • AdvisoryCovers everywhere
  2. Fail38,979 miles (+2,986)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,979 miles
    Test number
    721911839386
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers everywhere
  3. Pass35,993 miles (+3,638)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    35,993 miles
    Test number
    498825350819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass32,355 miles (+2,326)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    32,355 miles
    Test number
    200611953021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass30,029 miles (+1,583)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    30,029 miles
    Test number
    653104634893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass28,446 miles (+1,060)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    28,446 miles
    Test number
    938298939949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,386 miles (+2,650)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    27,386 miles
    Test number
    119677076217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    24,736 miles
    Test number
    999478021890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 SSH

Does L18 SSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 SSH is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L18 SSH?
The MOT on L18 SSH is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 SSH done?
L18 SSH was recorded at 38,979 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 2,360 miles a year.
Has L18 SSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 SSH has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 SSH 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 SSH find?
L18 SSH passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: covers everywhere.

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