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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

LS18 FXJMOT history

LS18 FXJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 106,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LS18 FXJ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2027
Mileage
106,542 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS18 FXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
31 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS18 FXJ was last recorded at 106,542 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 17,888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,654 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
17,888 miles
Average per year
12,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,542 miles
  • 2025 – 88,654 miles
  • 2024 – 72,230 miles
  • 2023 – 62,661 miles
  • 2022 – 47,262 miles
  • 2021 – 34,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,542 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 15 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,542 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    106,542 miles
    Test number
    438298913638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail106,542 miles (+17,888)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,542 miles
    Test number
    827459234879
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass88,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    88,654 miles
    Test number
    899886684471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail88,654 miles (+16,424)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,654 miles
    Test number
    163403964985
    • 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 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass72,230 miles (+9,569)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    72,230 miles
    Test number
    573425882059
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass62,661 miles (+6,306)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    62,661 miles
    Test number
    216864624492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,355 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    56,355 miles
    Test number
    961936217121
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Fail56,354 miles (+9,092)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,354 miles
    Test number
    697435449519
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  9. Pass47,262 miles (+12,897)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    47,262 miles
    Test number
    457509829229
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass34,365 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    34,365 miles
    Test number
    236879528451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail34,364 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,364 miles
    Test number
    664799118247
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about LS18 FXJ

Does LS18 FXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS18 FXJ is valid until 8 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS18 FXJ?
The MOT on LS18 FXJ is valid until 8 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS18 FXJ done?
LS18 FXJ was recorded at 106,542 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 12,879 miles a year.
Has LS18 FXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS18 FXJ has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS18 FXJ 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 LS18 FXJ find?
LS18 FXJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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