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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

LM18 VCTMOT history

LM18 VCT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Jun 2018. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 44,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

LM18 VCT black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
44,850 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM18 VCT
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
22 Jun 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM18 VCT was last recorded at 44,850 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 8,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,901 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,949 miles
Average per year
5,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,850 miles
  • 2025 – 35,901 miles
  • 2024 – 33,363 miles
  • 2023 – 30,973 miles
  • 2022 – 23,069 miles
  • 2021 – 16,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,850 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 25 May 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,850 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    44,850 miles
    Test number
    885638944939
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail44,850 miles (+8,949)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,850 miles
    Test number
    327117582349
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass35,901 miles (+2,538)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    35,901 miles
    Test number
    668697987620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass33,363 miles (+2,390)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    33,363 miles
    Test number
    581775187159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass30,973 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    30,973 miles
    Test number
    480928359464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail30,919 miles (+7,850)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,919 miles
    Test number
    592948544617
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass23,069 miles (+6,251)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    23,069 miles
    Test number
    115769345841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass16,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    16,818 miles
    Test number
    474304752529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM18 VCT

Does LM18 VCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM18 VCT is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM18 VCT?
The MOT on LM18 VCT is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM18 VCT done?
LM18 VCT was recorded at 44,850 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 5,499 miles a year.
Has LM18 VCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM18 VCT has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LM18 VCT 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 VCT find?
LM18 VCT passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both.

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