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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2015 · 1,798 cc

L18 WRWMOT history

L18 WRW is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 85,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

L18 WRW white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
85,936 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 WRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
26 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 WRW was last recorded at 85,936 miles on 27 May 2026, 12,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,706 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
12,230 miles
Average per year
8,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,936 miles
  • 2025 – 73,706 miles
  • 2024 – 62,772 miles
  • 2023 – 56,141 miles
  • 2022 – 47,789 miles
  • 2021 – 41,730 miles
  • 2020 – 34,263 miles
  • 2019 – 28,204 miles
  • 2018 – 21,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,936 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,936 miles (+12,230)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    85,936 miles
    Test number
    420285501366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,706 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    73,706 miles
    Test number
    576253061968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail73,692 miles (+10,920)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,692 miles
    Test number
    429800407325
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass62,772 miles (+112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    62,772 miles
    Test number
    645730430464
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail62,660 miles (+6,519)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,660 miles
    Test number
    218160397504
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass56,141 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    56,141 miles
    Test number
    958163552961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Off side side repeater damaged but still working as required
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  7. Fail56,141 miles (+8,352)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,141 miles
    Test number
    724851754841
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction o2 sensor bank1 sensor 2 (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Off side side repeater damaged but still working as required
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  8. Pass47,789 miles (+6,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    47,789 miles
    Test number
    926647117340
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass41,730 miles (+7,467)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    41,730 miles
    Test number
    336662882240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,263 miles (+6,059)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    34,263 miles
    Test number
    165387495048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    28,204 miles
    Test number
    475585249227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail28,204 miles (+6,500)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,204 miles
    Test number
    627701363807
    • MajorDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass21,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    21,704 miles
    Test number
    386372394962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail21,704 miles4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,704 miles
    Test number
    492683080871
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Questions about L18 WRW

Does L18 WRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 WRW is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 WRW?
The MOT on L18 WRW is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 WRW done?
L18 WRW was recorded at 85,936 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 8,057 miles a year.
Has L18 WRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 WRW has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 WRW 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 WRW find?
L18 WRW passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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