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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

LB18 BKYMOT history

LB18 BKY is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 May 2018. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 59,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
59,927 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB18 BKY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
31 May 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB18 BKY was last recorded at 59,927 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,921 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
7,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,927 miles
  • 2024 – 48,581 miles
  • 2023 – 42,023 miles
  • 2022 – 34,940 miles
  • 2021 – 27,547 miles
  • 2020 – 22,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,927 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTested in a wet conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder trays on the vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

8 tests since 7 Dec 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,927 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    59,927 miles
    Test number
    685758131350
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTested in a wet condition
    • AdvisoryUnder trays on the vehicle

  2. Fail59,921 miles (+11,340)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,921 miles
    Test number
    402278357288
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTested in a wet condition
    • AdvisoryUnder trays on the vehicle

  3. Pass48,581 miles (+6,558)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    48,581 miles
    Test number
    821534042300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,023 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    42,023 miles
    Test number
    867715392714
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail42,021 miles (+7,081)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,021 miles
    Test number
    547318968562
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass34,940 miles (+7,393)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    34,940 miles
    Test number
    839385608723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,547 miles (+5,167)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    27,547 miles
    Test number
    417620249898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass22,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    22,380 miles
    Test number
    822726530566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB18 BKY

Does LB18 BKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB18 BKY is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB18 BKY?
The MOT on LB18 BKY is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB18 BKY done?
LB18 BKY was recorded at 59,927 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 7,519 miles a year.
Has LB18 BKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB18 BKY has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB18 BKY 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 LB18 BKY find?
LB18 BKY passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; tested in a wet condition, and 1 more.

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