Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,798 cc
T18 LYLMOT history
T18 LYL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 88,923 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 88,923 mi
- At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 8
- 7 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 9,198 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T18 LYL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 7 Sept 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T18 LYL was last recorded at 88,923 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 6,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 82,346 miles · 22 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,577 miles
- Average per year
- 9,198 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,923 miles
- 2025 – 82,346 miles
- 2024 – 74,143 miles
- 2023 – 61,915 miles
- 2022 – 50,388 miles
- 2021 – 40,505 miles
- 2020 – 32,160 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
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 both wipers smearing slightly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front back plate badly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear heat shield insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Tyre monitoring light on dash
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
8 tests since 15 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,923 miles (+6,577)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 88,923 miles
- Test number
- 764146612065
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass82,346 miles (+8,203)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 82,346 miles
- Test number
- 673904105588
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass74,143 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 74,143 miles
- Test number
- 290696507387
- AdvisoryFront both wipers smearing slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front back plate badly corroded
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryTyre monitoring light on dash
Fail74,143 miles (+12,228)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,143 miles
- Test number
- 786811174173
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront both wipers smearing slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front back plate badly corroded
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryTyre monitoring light on dash
Pass61,915 miles (+11,527)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 61,915 miles
- Test number
- 362973309248
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass50,388 miles (+9,883)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 50,388 miles
- Test number
- 359894985998
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,505 miles (+8,345)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2022
- Odometer
- 40,505 miles
- Test number
- 558572079974
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,160 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 32,160 miles
- Test number
- 880247592823
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T18 LYL
- Does T18 LYL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 LYL is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T18 LYL?
- The MOT on T18 LYL is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T18 LYL done?
- T18 LYL was recorded at 88,923 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 9,198 miles a year.
- Has T18 LYL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T18 LYL has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on T18 LYL 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 T18 LYL find?
- T18 LYL passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
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