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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

LM18 SXLMOT history

LM18 SXL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 May 2018. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 41,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

LM18 SXL black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
41,247 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM18 SXL
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
9 May 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM18 SXL was last recorded at 41,247 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,247 miles · 28 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,247 miles
  • 2025 – 37,583 miles
  • 2024 – 34,076 miles
  • 2023 – 28,855 miles
  • 2022 – 25,782 miles
  • 2021 – 17,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,247 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 28 Apr 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,247 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    41,247 miles
    Test number
    783087148998
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail41,247 miles (+3,664)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,247 miles
    Test number
    808347784157
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass37,583 miles (+3,507)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    37,583 miles
    Test number
    300613877447
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass34,076 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    34,076 miles
    Test number
    687492922115
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail34,075 miles (+5,220)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,075 miles
    Test number
    747297552219
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass28,855 miles (+3,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    28,855 miles
    Test number
    976659726632
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass25,782 miles (+7,984)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    25,782 miles
    Test number
    845804238749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2022
    Odometer
    17,798 miles
    Test number
    143065973035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM18 SXL

Does LM18 SXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM18 SXL is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM18 SXL?
The MOT on LM18 SXL is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM18 SXL done?
LM18 SXL was recorded at 41,247 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 4,688 miles a year.
Has LM18 SXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM18 SXL has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LM18 SXL 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 SXL find?
LM18 SXL passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 2-3mm.

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