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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

S18 LBEMOT history

S18 LBE is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 102,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

S18 LBE white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
102,558 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 LBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 LBE was last recorded at 102,558 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 7,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,511 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,047 miles
Average per year
6,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,558 miles
  • 2024 – 93,305 miles
  • 2023 – 90,529 miles
  • 2022 – 86,741 miles
  • 2020 – 80,469 miles
  • 2019 – 66,759 miles
  • 2018 – 59,161 miles
  • 2016 – 42,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,558 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,558 miles (+7,047)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    102,558 miles
    Test number
    938820527596
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass95,511 miles (+2,206)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    95,511 miles
    Test number
    755467911689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,305 miles (+2,776)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    93,305 miles
    Test number
    719895526000
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass90,529 miles (+3,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    90,529 miles
    Test number
    561429068667
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass86,741 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,741 miles
    Test number
    287931060864
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail86,741 miles (+6,272)2 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,741 miles
    Test number
    594336153810
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass80,469 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,469 miles
    Test number
    813875959571
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen washers only just met required amount of sufficient water spray
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail80,469 miles (+13,710)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,469 miles
    Test number
    498516134797
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen washers only just met required amount of sufficient water spray
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass66,759 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,759 miles
    Test number
    117285805393
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail66,759 miles (+634)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,759 miles
    Test number
    611784091254
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail66,125 miles (+6,964)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,125 miles
    Test number
    489291116715
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass59,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,161 miles
    Test number
    169638738443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,160 miles (+16,821)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,160 miles
    Test number
    993657667684
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  14. Pass42,339 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,339 miles
    Test number
    435991025956
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail42,339 miles4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,339 miles
    Test number
    362745655142
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about S18 LBE

Does S18 LBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 LBE is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 LBE?
The MOT on S18 LBE is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 LBE done?
S18 LBE was recorded at 102,558 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 6,509 miles a year.
Has S18 LBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 LBE has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S18 LBE 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 S18 LBE find?
S18 LBE passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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