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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

LM18 TBUMOT history

LM18 TBU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2018. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 15,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

LM18 TBU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
15,342 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM18 TBU
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
30 Apr 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM18 TBU was last recorded at 15,342 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
15,340 miles · 9 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 15,342 miles
  • 2025 – 14,005 miles
  • 2024 – 12,092 miles
  • 2023 – 10,274 miles
  • 2022 – 8,826 miles
  • 2021 – 7,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass15,342 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack and perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack and perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

7 tests since 22 Apr 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass15,342 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    15,342 miles
    Test number
    560698694939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack and perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack and perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail15,340 miles (+1,335)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,340 miles
    Test number
    429128163433
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack and perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack and perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass14,005 miles (+1,913)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    14,005 miles
    Test number
    548964149154
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass12,092 miles (+1,818)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    12,092 miles
    Test number
    313597281135
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass10,274 miles (+1,448)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    10,274 miles
    Test number
    671084032926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass8,826 miles (+1,272)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    8,826 miles
    Test number
    787384932476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass7,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    7,554 miles
    Test number
    384524294935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM18 TBU

Does LM18 TBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM18 TBU is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM18 TBU?
The MOT on LM18 TBU is valid until 29 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 TBU done?
LM18 TBU was recorded at 15,342 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 1,568 miles a year.
Has LM18 TBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM18 TBU has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LM18 TBU 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 TBU find?
LM18 TBU passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack and perish.; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack and perish..

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