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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

LP18 DFUMOT history

LP18 DFU is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jun 2018. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 73,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

LP18 DFU white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
73,732 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP18 DFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
29 Jun 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP18 DFU was last recorded at 73,732 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 6,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,631 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,101 miles
Average per year
10,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,732 miles
  • 2025 – 67,631 miles
  • 2024 – 48,264 miles
  • 2023 – 37,279 miles
  • 2022 – 28,015 miles
  • 2021 – 18,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,732 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 16 Jul 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,732 miles (+6,101)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    73,732 miles
    Test number
    107419133311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,631 miles (+5,452)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    67,631 miles
    Test number
    422111416590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,179 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    62,179 miles
    Test number
    354809274833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail62,179 miles (+13,915)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,179 miles
    Test number
    352375499223
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Has play in it (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass48,264 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    48,264 miles
    Test number
    245434729372
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail48,231 miles (+10,952)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,231 miles
    Test number
    116301779292
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + 2.8mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass37,279 miles (+9,264)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    37,279 miles
    Test number
    492890732936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,015 miles (+9,861)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    28,015 miles
    Test number
    915905817025
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  9. Pass18,154 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    18,154 miles
    Test number
    702829362748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about LP18 DFU

Does LP18 DFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP18 DFU is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP18 DFU?
The MOT on LP18 DFU is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP18 DFU done?
LP18 DFU was recorded at 73,732 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 10,861 miles a year.
Has LP18 DFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP18 DFU has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LP18 DFU 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 LP18 DFU find?
LP18 DFU passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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