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Volkswagen Polo

Orange · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

LS18 UPZMOT history

LS18 UPZ is an orange petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 48,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

LS18 UPZ orange Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
48,747 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS18 UPZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
31 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS18 UPZ was last recorded at 48,747 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 4,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,299 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,448 miles
Average per year
8,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,747 miles
  • 2025 – 44,299 miles
  • 2024 – 35,076 miles
  • 2023 – 27,510 miles
  • 2022 – 18,374 miles
  • 2021 – 7,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,747 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 22 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,747 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    48,747 miles
    Test number
    801717312569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail48,747 miles (+4,448)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,747 miles
    Test number
    230402940167
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass44,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    44,299 miles
    Test number
    253527598363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail44,299 miles (+9,223)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,299 miles
    Test number
    654861269001
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  5. Pass35,076 miles (+7,566)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    35,076 miles
    Test number
    704627643287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,510 miles (+9,136)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    27,510 miles
    Test number
    289353615152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass18,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    18,374 miles
    Test number
    301503478234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail18,374 miles (+10,594)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,374 miles
    Test number
    466891532462
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass7,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    7,780 miles
    Test number
    554639076173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS18 UPZ

Does LS18 UPZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS18 UPZ is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS18 UPZ?
The MOT on LS18 UPZ is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS18 UPZ done?
LS18 UPZ was recorded at 48,747 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 8,062 miles a year.
Has LS18 UPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS18 UPZ has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS18 UPZ 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 UPZ find?
LS18 UPZ passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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