Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc
LM18 VDLMOT history
LM18 VDL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 May 2018. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 50,884 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 May 2027
- Mileage
- 50,884 mi
- At MOT on 12 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 8
- 6 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,782 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM18 VDL
- 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
- 31 May 2018
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM18 VDL was last recorded at 50,884 miles on 12 May 2026, 269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 50,615 miles · 1 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 269 miles
- Average per year
- 6,782 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 50,884 miles
- 2025 – 41,591 miles
- 2024 – 37,995 miles
- 2023 – 32,098 miles
- 2022 – 24,117 miles
- 2021 – 17,238 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass50,884 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
8 tests since 26 May 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass50,884 miles (+269)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2027
- Odometer
- 50,884 miles
- Test number
- 554643417870
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail50,615 miles (+9,024)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,615 miles
- Test number
- 981088236605
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass41,591 miles (+3,596)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 41,591 miles
- Test number
- 219038909520
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,995 miles (+5,897)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 37,995 miles
- Test number
- 675769048134
- 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass32,098 miles (+15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 32,098 miles
- Test number
- 457576135955
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail32,083 miles (+7,966)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,083 miles
- Test number
- 807078270292
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass24,117 miles (+6,879)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2023
- Odometer
- 24,117 miles
- Test number
- 104968122960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,238 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2022
- Odometer
- 17,238 miles
- Test number
- 948832474670
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM18 VDL
- Does LM18 VDL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM18 VDL is valid until 12 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM18 VDL?
- The MOT on LM18 VDL is valid until 12 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 VDL done?
- LM18 VDL was recorded at 50,884 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 6,782 miles a year.
- Has LM18 VDL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM18 VDL has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM18 VDL 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 VDL find?
- LM18 VDL passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front upper shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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