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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

LB18 VLJMOT history

LB18 VLJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Jul 2018. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 21,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
21,923 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB18 VLJ
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
9 Jul 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB18 VLJ was last recorded at 21,923 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 2,603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
19,320 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,603 miles
Average per year
2,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 21,923 miles
  • 2025 – 19,320 miles
  • 2024 – 16,569 miles
  • 2023 – 14,000 miles
  • 2021 – 9,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,923 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 17 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,923 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    21,923 miles
    Test number
    368506040952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail21,923 miles (+2,603)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,923 miles
    Test number
    564399998789
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass19,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    19,320 miles
    Test number
    616610703691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail19,319 miles (+2,750)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,319 miles
    Test number
    902689817990
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. Pass16,569 miles (+2,569)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    16,569 miles
    Test number
    518011114493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass14,000 miles (+4,644)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    14,000 miles
    Test number
    315307714010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass9,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    9,356 miles
    Test number
    834733960827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB18 VLJ

Does LB18 VLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB18 VLJ is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB18 VLJ?
The MOT on LB18 VLJ is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB18 VLJ done?
LB18 VLJ was recorded at 21,923 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 2,585 miles a year.
Has LB18 VLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB18 VLJ has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB18 VLJ 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 VLJ find?
LB18 VLJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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