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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

LB18 VKZMOT history

LB18 VKZ is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jun 2018. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 38,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
38,976 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB18 VKZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
27 Jun 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB18 VKZ was last recorded at 38,976 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 7,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
31,217 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,759 miles
Average per year
5,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,976 miles
  • 2025 – 31,217 miles
  • 2024 – 28,296 miles
  • 2023 – 20,063 miles
  • 2022 – 18,439 miles
  • 2021 – 11,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,976 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill damaged

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 29 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,976 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    38,976 miles
    Test number
    950677819356
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill damaged

  2. Fail38,975 miles (+7,758)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,975 miles
    Test number
    389981417473
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill damaged

  3. Pass31,217 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    31,217 miles
    Test number
    353986965808
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail31,217 miles (+2,921)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,217 miles
    Test number
    367695044709
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass28,296 miles (+8,233)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    28,296 miles
    Test number
    807144404934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass20,063 miles (+1,624)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    20,063 miles
    Test number
    979501101784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass18,439 miles (+6,749)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    18,439 miles
    Test number
    130814679089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass11,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    11,690 miles
    Test number
    972727201201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB18 VKZ

Does LB18 VKZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB18 VKZ is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB18 VKZ?
The MOT on LB18 VKZ is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB18 VKZ done?
LB18 VKZ was recorded at 38,976 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 5,188 miles a year.
Has LB18 VKZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB18 VKZ has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB18 VKZ 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 VKZ find?
LB18 VKZ passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear sill damaged.

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