
Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2014 · 999 cc
X18 LJNMOT history
X18 LJN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 89,790 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 89,790 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 10 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,472 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X18 LJN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 23 Oct 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X18 LJN was last recorded at 89,790 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 3,977 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 85,813 miles · 16 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,977 miles
- Average per year
- 7,472 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 89,790 miles
- 2024 – 85,813 miles
- 2023 – 81,225 miles
- 2022 – 71,330 miles
- 2021 – 65,215 miles
- 2020 – 57,709 miles
- 2019 – 51,975 miles
- 2018 – 37,604 miles
- 2017 – 26,436 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
17 tests since 6 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,790 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 89,790 miles
- Test number
- 804225867518
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail89,790 miles (+3,977)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,790 miles
- Test number
- 348109527106
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,813 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 85,813 miles
- Test number
- 377606821567
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail85,812 miles (+4,587)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,812 miles
- Test number
- 174885277715
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
Pass81,225 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 81,225 miles
- Test number
- 653687120123
- AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
Fail81,225 miles (+9,895)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,225 miles
- Test number
- 480526056004
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
Pass71,330 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 71,330 miles
- Test number
- 385783538303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,330 miles (+6,115)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,330 miles
- Test number
- 753985378906
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass65,215 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 65,215 miles
- Test number
- 806674179026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,209 miles (+7,500)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,209 miles
- Test number
- 184468869860
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass57,709 miles (+5,734)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 57,709 miles
- Test number
- 975231523111
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass51,975 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 51,975 miles
- Test number
- 503460534255
- AdvisoryAdvise N/S/F sill holed and damaged
Fail51,975 miles (+4,435)6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,975 miles
- Test number
- 499995136128
- MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass47,540 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 47,540 miles
- Test number
- 917394001262
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail47,538 miles (+9,934)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,538 miles
- Test number
- 702934454464
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass37,604 miles (+11,168)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 37,604 miles
- Test number
- 996972128146
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass26,436 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 26,436 miles
- Test number
- 779596233201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X18 LJN
- Does X18 LJN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 LJN is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on X18 LJN?
- The MOT on X18 LJN is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X18 LJN done?
- X18 LJN was recorded at 89,790 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 7,472 miles a year.
- Has X18 LJN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X18 LJN has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on X18 LJN 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 X18 LJN find?
- X18 LJN passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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