
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
Full MOT history
8 tests since 28 Apr 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass25,782 miles (+7,984)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2023
- Odometer
- 25,782 miles
- Test number
- 845804238749
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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