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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,197 cc

L18 URCMOT history

L18 URC is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 86,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

L18 URC white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,521 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 URC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 URC was last recorded at 86,521 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 4,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
82,416 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,105 miles
Average per year
6,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,521 miles
  • 2025 – 82,416 miles
  • 2024 – 80,153 miles
  • 2023 – 77,908 miles
  • 2022 – 75,591 miles
  • 2021 – 67,297 miles
  • 2020 – 56,894 miles
  • 2019 – 50,242 miles
  • 2018 – 39,580 miles
  • 2017 – 31,638 miles
  • 2016 – 18,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,521 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside track rod end gaiter slightly perished
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside track rod end gaiter slightly perished

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,521 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,521 miles
    Test number
    341412506727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside track rod end gaiter slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside track rod end gaiter slightly perished
  2. Fail86,517 miles (+4,101)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,517 miles
    Test number
    852947571323
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside track rod end gaiter slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside track rod end gaiter slightly perished
  3. Pass82,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    82,416 miles
    Test number
    701769151090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,416 miles (+2,263)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,416 miles
    Test number
    189116811000
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass80,153 miles (+2,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    80,153 miles
    Test number
    345086735717
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass77,908 miles (+2,317)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    77,908 miles
    Test number
    371419311976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    75,591 miles
    Test number
    256310680397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,590 miles (+8,293)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,590 miles
    Test number
    963347985796
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  9. Pass67,297 miles (+10,403)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,297 miles
    Test number
    185239731865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,894 miles (+6,652)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    56,894 miles
    Test number
    639647948008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,242 miles (+10,662)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,242 miles
    Test number
    985222286756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,580 miles (+7,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    39,580 miles
    Test number
    777303799961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass31,638 miles (+12,843)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    31,638 miles
    Test number
    609233331426
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass18,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    18,795 miles
    Test number
    301009362802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 URC

Does L18 URC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 URC is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 URC?
The MOT on L18 URC is valid until 10 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 URC done?
L18 URC was recorded at 86,521 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 6,933 miles a year.
Has L18 URC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 URC has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 URC 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 URC find?
L18 URC passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main d bush; nearside track rod end gaiter slightly perished; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main d bush, and 1 more.

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