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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

LM18 VWVMOT history

LM18 VWV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 May 2018. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 35,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

LM18 VWV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
35,944 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM18 VWV
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
18 May 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM18 VWV was last recorded at 35,944 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 4,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,066 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,878 miles
Average per year
5,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,944 miles
  • 2025 – 31,066 miles
  • 2024 – 26,500 miles
  • 2023 – 21,778 miles
  • 2022 – 15,905 miles
  • 2021 – 10,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,944 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 26 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,944 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    35,944 miles
    Test number
    395338831470
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail35,944 miles (+4,878)3 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,944 miles
    Test number
    760454444921
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass31,066 miles (+4,566)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    31,066 miles
    Test number
    949238948099
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass26,500 miles (+4,722)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    26,500 miles
    Test number
    743285153365
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass21,778 miles (+5,873)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    21,778 miles
    Test number
    363758954149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass15,905 miles (+5,547)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    15,905 miles
    Test number
    365661746378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass10,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    10,358 miles
    Test number
    133653255243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail10,358 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,358 miles
    Test number
    118497817327
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Questions about LM18 VWV

Does LM18 VWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM18 VWV is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM18 VWV?
The MOT on LM18 VWV is valid until 11 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 VWV done?
LM18 VWV was recorded at 35,944 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 5,101 miles a year.
Has LM18 VWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM18 VWV has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LM18 VWV 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 VWV find?
LM18 VWV passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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