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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

Y18 LTHMOT history

Y18 LTH is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 72,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

Y18 LTH red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
72,037 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 LTH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
4 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 LTH was last recorded at 72,037 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 6,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
65,774 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,263 miles
Average per year
5,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,037 miles
  • 2025 – 65,774 miles
  • 2024 – 58,271 miles
  • 2023 – 49,231 miles
  • 2022 – 42,593 miles
  • 2021 – 37,927 miles
  • 2019 – 32,718 miles
  • 2018 – 28,030 miles
  • 2017 – 22,114 miles
  • 2016 – 15,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,037 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,037 miles (+6,263)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    72,037 miles
    Test number
    767133292819
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. Pass65,774 miles (+1,356)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    65,774 miles
    Test number
    498967450574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,418 miles (+6,147)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    64,418 miles
    Test number
    322568872650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,271 miles (+9,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    58,271 miles
    Test number
    411166911703
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass49,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    49,231 miles
    Test number
    233970277941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail49,231 miles (+6,638)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,231 miles
    Test number
    261917279729
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass42,593 miles (+4,666)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    42,593 miles
    Test number
    709969027940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,927 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    37,927 miles
    Test number
    469433448832
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail37,927 miles (+5,209)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,927 miles
    Test number
    666899714383
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass32,718 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    32,718 miles
    Test number
    808384189049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail32,718 miles (+4,688)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,718 miles
    Test number
    637236209350
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass28,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    28,030 miles
    Test number
    843376676989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  13. Fail28,030 miles (+5,916)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,030 miles
    Test number
    202761646532
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear knotches & worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass22,114 miles (+6,163)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    22,114 miles
    Test number
    412930902680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    15,951 miles
    Test number
    825312504433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 LTH

Does Y18 LTH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 LTH is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 LTH?
The MOT on Y18 LTH is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 LTH done?
Y18 LTH was recorded at 72,037 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 5,597 miles a year.
Has Y18 LTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 LTH has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y18 LTH 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 Y18 LTH find?
Y18 LTH passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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