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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

X18 LTYMOT history

X18 LTY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 61,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

X18 LTY silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
61,764 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 LTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 LTY was last recorded at 61,764 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 4,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,902 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,862 miles
Average per year
4,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,764 miles
  • 2025 – 56,902 miles
  • 2024 – 47,611 miles
  • 2023 – 42,041 miles
  • 2022 – 38,601 miles
  • 2021 – 32,599 miles
  • 2020 – 30,980 miles
  • 2019 – 28,055 miles
  • 2018 – 25,453 miles
  • 2017 – 22,138 miles
  • 2016 – 18,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,764 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
  • AdvisoryTpms light on

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 18 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,764 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    61,764 miles
    Test number
    497565233686
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  2. Fail61,764 miles (+4,862)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,764 miles
    Test number
    711545929599
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  3. Pass56,902 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    56,902 miles
    Test number
    431798054186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail56,900 miles (+9,289)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,900 miles
    Test number
    626220619688
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass47,611 miles (+5,570)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    47,611 miles
    Test number
    825846559994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,041 miles (+3,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    42,041 miles
    Test number
    863987735888
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass38,601 miles (+6,002)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    38,601 miles
    Test number
    370983379984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,599 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    32,599 miles
    Test number
    744749025741
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes slightly deteriorated/de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail32,599 miles (+1,619)3 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,599 miles
    Test number
    646223080014
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes slightly deteriorated/de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass30,980 miles (+2,925)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    30,980 miles
    Test number
    300897233535
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass28,055 miles (+2,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    28,055 miles
    Test number
    742582905488
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Casing damp (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres surface cracking in tread grooves. (Tyres 6 years old
  12. Pass25,453 miles (+3,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    25,453 miles
    Test number
    831477540142
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryManufacturers covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas
  13. Pass22,138 miles (+4,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    22,138 miles
    Test number
    155975127880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass18,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    18,128 miles
    Test number
    730674447129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X18 LTY

Does X18 LTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 LTY is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 LTY?
The MOT on X18 LTY is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 LTY done?
X18 LTY was recorded at 61,764 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 4,356 miles a year.
Has X18 LTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 LTY has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X18 LTY 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 LTY find?
X18 LTY passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides; tpms light on.

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