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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

LM18 VCOMOT history

LM18 VCO is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 May 2018. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 82,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

LM18 VCO black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
82,947 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM18 VCO
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
26 May 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM18 VCO was last recorded at 82,947 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 16,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
65,998 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
16,949 miles
Average per year
10,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,947 miles
  • 2025 – 65,998 miles
  • 2024 – 55,528 miles
  • 2023 – 46,159 miles
  • 2022 – 36,630 miles
  • 2021 – 31,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,947 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass82,947 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    82,947 miles
    Test number
    360744018698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail82,947 miles (+16,949)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,947 miles
    Test number
    682785454104
    • MajorOffside Front Outer 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass65,998 miles (+10,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    65,998 miles
    Test number
    797836722801
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass55,528 miles (+9,369)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    55,528 miles
    Test number
    326819068373
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass46,159 miles (+9,529)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    46,159 miles
    Test number
    966446940714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,630 miles (+5,192)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    36,630 miles
    Test number
    430316611036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    31,438 miles
    Test number
    514460351410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM18 VCO

Does LM18 VCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM18 VCO is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM18 VCO?
The MOT on LM18 VCO is valid until 13 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 VCO done?
LM18 VCO was recorded at 82,947 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 10,564 miles a year.
Has LM18 VCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM18 VCO has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LM18 VCO 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 VCO find?
LM18 VCO passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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