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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.

LM18 SWZ grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass62,775 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass62,775 miles (+477)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    62,775 miles
    Test number
    639756152163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass51,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    51,059 miles
    Test number
    895620551687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass31,990 miles (+4,438)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    31,990 miles
    Test number
    204279359519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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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