Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
L18 YBSMOT history
L18 YBS is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 120,778 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 120,778 mi
- At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 13 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 8,397 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 YBS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 28 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 YBS was last recorded at 120,778 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 8,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 112,299 miles · 18 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,479 miles
- Average per year
- 8,397 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 120,778 miles
- 2025 – 112,299 miles
- 2024 – 105,754 miles
- 2023 – 98,214 miles
- 2022 – 90,741 miles
- 2021 – 84,626 miles
- 2020 – 78,982 miles
- 2019 – 73,198 miles
- 2018 – 53,495 miles
- 2017 – 42,726 miles
- 2016 – 27,897 miles
- 2015 – 24,702 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 29 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,778 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 120,778 miles
- Test number
- 990064843052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,778 miles (+8,479)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,778 miles
- Test number
- 659867235313
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass112,299 miles (+6,545)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 112,299 miles
- Test number
- 191422438631
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass105,754 miles (+7,540)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 105,754 miles
- Test number
- 832325712609
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,214 miles (+7,473)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 98,214 miles
- Test number
- 419336905707
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Pass90,741 miles (+6,115)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 90,741 miles
- Test number
- 552449969908
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,626 miles (+5,644)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 84,626 miles
- Test number
- 232243534721
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,982 miles (+5,784)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 78,982 miles
- Test number
- 677085746631
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass73,198 miles (+19,703)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 73,198 miles
- Test number
- 908261172697
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass53,495 miles (+4,283)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 53,495 miles
- Test number
- 112702749971
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,212 miles (+6,486)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2019
- Odometer
- 49,212 miles
- Test number
- 463448020256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,726 miles (+14,829)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 42,726 miles
- Test number
- 312747775854
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,897 miles (+3,195)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 27,897 miles
- Test number
- 750182147706
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,702 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 24,702 miles
- Test number
- 359599815152
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about L18 YBS
- Does L18 YBS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 YBS is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 YBS?
- The MOT on L18 YBS is valid until 12 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 YBS done?
- L18 YBS was recorded at 120,778 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 8,397 miles a year.
- Has L18 YBS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 YBS has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L18 YBS 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 YBS find?
- L18 YBS passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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