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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2015 · 1,197 cc

L18 YGFMOT history

L18 YGF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 74,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

L18 YGF grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
74,515 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 YGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
10 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 YGF was last recorded at 74,515 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 3,860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,655 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,860 miles
Average per year
6,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,515 miles
  • 2024 – 70,655 miles
  • 2023 – 64,448 miles
  • 2022 – 55,021 miles
  • 2021 – 44,016 miles
  • 2020 – 39,442 miles
  • 2019 – 34,504 miles
  • 2018 – 29,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,515 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 31 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,515 miles (+3,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    74,515 miles
    Test number
    605356660553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass70,655 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,655 miles
    Test number
    113646079324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail70,640 miles (+6,192)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,640 miles
    Test number
    163643723382
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass64,448 miles (+9,427)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    64,448 miles
    Test number
    823556601082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,021 miles (+11,005)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,021 miles
    Test number
    453838616350
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Pass44,016 miles (+4,574)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    44,016 miles
    Test number
    552244792622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,442 miles (+4,938)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    39,442 miles
    Test number
    396598476728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    34,504 miles
    Test number
    255323551889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail34,504 miles (+4,907)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,504 miles
    Test number
    816552284469
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass29,597 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    29,597 miles
    Test number
    842810813089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L18 YGF

Does L18 YGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 YGF is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L18 YGF?
The MOT on L18 YGF is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 YGF done?
L18 YGF was recorded at 74,515 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 6,219 miles a year.
Has L18 YGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 YGF has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 YGF 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 YGF find?
L18 YGF passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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