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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

L18 UCUMOT history

L18 UCU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 95,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

L18 UCU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
95,307 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 UCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 UCU was last recorded at 95,307 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,305 miles · 21 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,307 miles
  • 2025 – 92,242 miles
  • 2024 – 89,000 miles
  • 2023 – 85,012 miles
  • 2022 – 81,536 miles
  • 2021 – 77,816 miles
  • 2020 – 75,224 miles
  • 2019 – 71,504 miles
  • 2018 – 68,162 miles
  • 2017 – 62,060 miles
  • 2016 – 56,755 miles
  • 2015 – 49,024 miles
  • 2014 – 40,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,307 miles
  • AdvisoryManufactures covers fitted restricting inspection of componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,307 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    95,307 miles
    Test number
    453662708151
    • AdvisoryManufactures covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

  2. Fail95,305 miles (+3,063)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,305 miles
    Test number
    568541273593
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufactures covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

  3. Pass92,242 miles (+3,242)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    92,242 miles
    Test number
    761239208543
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufactures body covers fitted restricting full inspections

  4. Pass89,000 miles (+3,988)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    89,000 miles
    Test number
    222356677723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And corroded around cup (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Side wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And corroded around cup (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Boot floor corroded

  5. Pass85,012 miles (+3,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,012 miles
    Test number
    520705603664
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass81,536 miles (+3,720)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,536 miles
    Test number
    235782976609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,816 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,816 miles
    Test number
    160074208954
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

  8. Fail77,816 miles (+2,592)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,816 miles
    Test number
    171723572821
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction dash cam fitted (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

  9. Pass75,224 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,224 miles
    Test number
    898805198396
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  10. Fail75,224 miles (+3,720)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,224 miles
    Test number
    657630535354
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  11. Pass71,504 miles (+3,342)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,504 miles
    Test number
    234188813109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,162 miles (+6,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    68,162 miles
    Test number
    210731609849
    • AdvisoryManufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

  13. Pass62,060 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    62,060 miles
    Test number
    950178610401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer treads
    • AdvisoryNearside sill panel slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail62,060 miles (+5,305)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,060 miles
    Test number
    338946030617
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer treads
    • AdvisoryNearside sill panel slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass56,755 miles (+7,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,755 miles
    Test number
    512210261622
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass49,024 miles (+8,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,024 miles
    Test number
    132720956085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass40,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,465 miles
    Test number
    215087274154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 UCU

Does L18 UCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 UCU is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 UCU?
The MOT on L18 UCU is valid until 2 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 UCU done?
L18 UCU was recorded at 95,307 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 4,480 miles a year.
Has L18 UCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 UCU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 UCU 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 UCU find?
L18 UCU passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: manufactures covers fitted restricting inspection of components; underside of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes.

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