
Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc
LM18 SWZMOT history
LM18 SWZ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Apr 2018. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 62,775 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 62,775 mi
- At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 9
- 7 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,510 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM18 SWZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2018
- First used
- 24 Apr 2018
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM18 SWZ was last recorded at 62,775 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 62,298 miles · 25 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 477 miles
- Average per year
- 7,510 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 62,775 miles
- 2024 – 58,057 miles
- 2023 – 51,059 miles
- 2022 – 41,258 miles
- 2021 – 31,990 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
9 tests since 21 Apr 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass62,775 miles (+477)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 62,775 miles
- Test number
- 639756152163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,298 miles (+4,241)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 62,298 miles
- Test number
- 713886872282
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass58,057 miles (+6,998)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 58,057 miles
- Test number
- 142785663640
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,059 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 51,059 miles
- Test number
- 895620551687
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,059 miles (+9,801)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,059 miles
- Test number
- 330981416931
- 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))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn near limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass41,258 miles (+23)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 41,258 miles
- Test number
- 806349248934
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail41,235 miles (+9,245)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,235 miles
- Test number
- 153251614477
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass31,990 miles (+4,438)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 31,990 miles
- Test number
- 204279359519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,552 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 27,552 miles
- Test number
- 361805383032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM18 SWZ
- Does LM18 SWZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM18 SWZ is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LM18 SWZ?
- The MOT on LM18 SWZ is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM18 SWZ done?
- LM18 SWZ was recorded at 62,775 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 7,510 miles a year.
- Has LM18 SWZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM18 SWZ has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM18 SWZ 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 SWZ find?
- LM18 SWZ passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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