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Black · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

L18 YBNMOT history

L18 YBN is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Oct 2018. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 52,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

L18 YBN black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
52,771 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 YBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
15 Oct 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 YBN was last recorded at 52,771 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 8,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,956 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,815 miles
Average per year
7,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,771 miles
  • 2025 – 43,956 miles
  • 2024 – 36,540 miles
  • 2023 – 33,195 miles
  • 2022 – 26,547 miles
  • 2021 – 18,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,771 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 23 Jul 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,771 miles (+8,815)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    52,771 miles
    Test number
    164117738572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  2. Pass43,956 miles (+7,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    43,956 miles
    Test number
    953107197288
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass36,540 miles (+3,345)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    36,540 miles
    Test number
    912647478880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass33,195 miles (+6,648)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    33,195 miles
    Test number
    625847097035
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. Pass26,547 miles (+7,570)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    26,547 miles
    Test number
    933468868568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass18,977 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    18,977 miles
    Test number
    828941166179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail18,976 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,976 miles
    Test number
    660993555196
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Questions about L18 YBN

Does L18 YBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 YBN is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 YBN?
The MOT on L18 YBN is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 YBN done?
L18 YBN was recorded at 52,771 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 7,240 miles a year.
Has L18 YBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 YBN has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on L18 YBN 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 YBN find?
L18 YBN passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear nail in tyre.

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