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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

LS18 UGWMOT history

LS18 UGW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 70,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

LS18 UGW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
70,056 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS18 UGW
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
29 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS18 UGW was last recorded at 70,056 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 12,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,309 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,747 miles
Average per year
7,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,056 miles
  • 2025 – 57,309 miles
  • 2024 – 51,482 miles
  • 2023 – 44,809 miles
  • 2022 – 38,121 miles
  • 2021 – 26,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,056 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryN/s/f lower arm rear bush lightly perished
  • AdvisoryO/s/f outer brake pad approx 70-80% worn & discs starting to show wear

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 29 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,056 miles (+12,747)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    70,056 miles
    Test number
    356386013139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lower arm rear bush lightly perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outer brake pad approx 70-80% worn & discs starting to show wear

  2. Pass57,309 miles (+5,827)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    57,309 miles
    Test number
    781303791850
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play detected is under rack gaiter so unable to see exact cause
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Siff/notchy but operates brakes ok (1.1.6 (d))

  3. Pass51,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    51,482 miles
    Test number
    316968600445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail51,482 miles (+6,673)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,482 miles
    Test number
    131678344410
    • 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))

  5. Pass44,809 miles (+6,688)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    44,809 miles
    Test number
    696812063276
    • MinorNearside 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Pass38,121 miles (+2,975)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    38,121 miles
    Test number
    165651734648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,146 miles (+8,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    35,146 miles
    Test number
    603066741539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass26,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    26,750 miles
    Test number
    476535936802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS18 UGW

Does LS18 UGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS18 UGW is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS18 UGW?
The MOT on LS18 UGW is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS18 UGW done?
LS18 UGW was recorded at 70,056 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 7,981 miles a year.
Has LS18 UGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS18 UGW has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LS18 UGW 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 UGW find?
LS18 UGW passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; n/s/f lower arm rear bush lightly perished; o/s/f outer brake pad approx 70-80% worn & discs starting to show wear.

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