Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
W18 LBWMOT history
W18 LBW is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 96,448 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 96,448 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,171 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W18 LBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 1 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
W18 LBW was last recorded at 96,448 miles on 9 Jul 2025, 10,847 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 85,601 miles · 8 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,847 miles
- Average per year
- 7,171 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 96,448 miles
- 2024 – 85,601 miles
- 2023 – 79,610 miles
- 2022 – 73,038 miles
- 2021 – 65,806 miles
- 2020 – 63,656 miles
- 2019 – 57,880 miles
- 2018 – 53,851 miles
- 2017 – 42,917 miles
- 2016 – 36,450 miles
- 2015 – 26,067 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,448 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm & wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront section of exhaust deteriorated
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 15 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,448 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 96,448 miles
- Test number
- 400735541605
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm & wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront section of exhaust deteriorated
Fail96,446 miles (+10,845)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,446 miles
- Test number
- 296718750348
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm & wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront section of exhaust deteriorated
Pass85,601 miles (+5,991)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 85,601 miles
- Test number
- 699682838168
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass79,610 miles (+108)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 79,610 miles
- Test number
- 789941007355
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail79,502 miles (+6,464)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,502 miles
- Test number
- 713360396183
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,038 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 73,038 miles
- Test number
- 664380563481
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread & uneven wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail73,038 miles (+7,232)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,038 miles
- Test number
- 123860775054
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread & uneven wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass65,806 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 65,806 miles
- Test number
- 809831234662
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,806 miles (+2,150)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,806 miles
- Test number
- 674306445511
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Pass63,656 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 63,656 miles
- Test number
- 206158450670
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail63,656 miles (+5,776)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,656 miles
- Test number
- 913663020057
- Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Multiple air freshners (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass57,880 miles (+4,029)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 57,880 miles
- Test number
- 626963299455
- AdvisoryExhaust tailbox bracket broken off
Pass53,851 miles (+2,932)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 53,851 miles
- Test number
- 486024897824
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,919 miles (+8,002)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2019
- Odometer
- 50,919 miles
- Test number
- 603940808150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,917 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 42,917 miles
- Test number
- 164972877058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,916 miles (+6,466)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,916 miles
- Test number
- 175158588444
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
- FailureRear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass36,450 miles (+10,383)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 36,450 miles
- Test number
- 868351234563
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,067 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 26,067 miles
- Test number
- 205735041261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W18 LBW
- Does W18 LBW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on W18 LBW expired on 13 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on W18 LBW?
- The MOT on W18 LBW expired on 13 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has W18 LBW done?
- W18 LBW was recorded at 96,448 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2025, an average of 7,171 miles a year.
- Has W18 LBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W18 LBW has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on W18 LBW 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 W18 LBW find?
- W18 LBW passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & wear to inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm & wear to inner edge, and 1 more.
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