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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2017 · 1,197 cc

L18 YXOMOT history

L18 YXO is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 69,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

L18 YXO black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
69,305 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 YXO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
18 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 YXO was last recorded at 69,305 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 3,916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,389 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,916 miles
Average per year
7,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,305 miles
  • 2025 – 65,389 miles
  • 2024 – 61,924 miles
  • 2023 – 51,755 miles
  • 2022 – 43,832 miles
  • 2021 – 37,469 miles
  • 2020 – 31,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,305 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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 9 Oct 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,305 miles (+3,916)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    69,305 miles
    Test number
    681147398773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,389 miles (+3,465)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    65,389 miles
    Test number
    397808187797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    61,924 miles
    Test number
    362026301805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail61,923 miles (+10,168)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,923 miles
    Test number
    200188803598
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass51,755 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    51,755 miles
    Test number
    931745489224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail51,752 miles (+7,920)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,752 miles
    Test number
    437784783807
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal with disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass43,832 miles (+6,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    43,832 miles
    Test number
    498090252953
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass37,469 miles (+5,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    37,469 miles
    Test number
    995894489447
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass31,930 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    31,930 miles
    Test number
    217990967174
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail31,929 miles2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,929 miles
    Test number
    854867222251
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about L18 YXO

Does L18 YXO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 YXO is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 YXO?
The MOT on L18 YXO is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 YXO done?
L18 YXO was recorded at 69,305 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 7,114 miles a year.
Has L18 YXO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 YXO has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 YXO 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 YXO find?
L18 YXO passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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