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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

LM18 AZRMOT history

LM18 AZR is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 84,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

LM18 AZR black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
84,349 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM18 AZR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
31 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM18 AZR was last recorded at 84,349 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 9,849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
74,500 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,849 miles
Average per year
10,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,349 miles
  • 2025 – 74,500 miles
  • 2024 – 64,459 miles
  • 2023 – 53,741 miles
  • 2022 – 44,583 miles
  • 2021 – 32,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,349 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 1 Apr 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,349 miles (+9,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    84,349 miles
    Test number
    236676570820
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted
  2. Pass74,500 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    74,500 miles
    Test number
    378946672932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail74,500 miles (+10,041)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,500 miles
    Test number
    188351098539
    • DangerousCentral Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision seatbelt mechanism releases when under tension (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working no sound from washer pump (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass64,459 miles (+10,718)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    64,459 miles
    Test number
    833659801199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,741 miles (+9,158)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    53,741 miles
    Test number
    429452965626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,583 miles (+12,113)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    44,583 miles
    Test number
    274915433554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,470 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    32,470 miles
    Test number
    696676685481
    • DangerousOffside Front Nail in tyre
  8. Fail32,470 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,470 miles
    Test number
    346190570090
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Nail in tyre

Questions about LM18 AZR

Does LM18 AZR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM18 AZR is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM18 AZR?
The MOT on LM18 AZR is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM18 AZR done?
LM18 AZR was recorded at 84,349 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 10,383 miles a year.
Has LM18 AZR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM18 AZR has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LM18 AZR 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 LM18 AZR find?
LM18 AZR passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides; covers & shields fitted.

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