VOLKSWAGEN POLO L18YBS has 14 MOTs

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This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 1 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 120,778 miles 2 weeks ago on Wednesday 7th October 2026 at 14:46.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 12th October 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027.

L18YBS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 2027120,778 MI
FAILED7TH OCTOBER 2026120,778 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 202512TH OCTOBER 2026112,299 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 202412TH OCTOBER 2025105,754 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Slightly Damaged Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 202312TH OCTOBER 202498,214 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Hydraulic Reservoir Close To Minimum Mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 202212TH OCTOBER 202390,741 MI
PASSED9TH NOVEMBER 202130TH NOVEMBER 202284,626 MI
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 202030TH NOVEMBER 202178,982 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 201930TH NOVEMBER 202073,198 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 201830TH NOVEMBER 201953,495 MI
PASSED23RD APRIL 20181ST MAY 201949,212 MI
PASSED2ND MAY 20171ST MAY 201842,726 MI
PASSED29TH APRIL 201628TH APRIL 201727,897 MI
PASSED29TH APRIL 201528TH APRIL 201624,702 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L18YBS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 93% | MOT Failure Rate: 7%

L18YBS MOT Comments

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L18YBS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 120,778 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,627 miles

L18YBS FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration L18YBS was manufactured on Wednesday 28th March 2012 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 120,778 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,627 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 14 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 1 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L18YBS has a 93% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 11 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027 .

Does L18YBS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 18th October 2026 L18YBS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L18YBS Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 18th October 2026 L18YBS does have Tax. Read more

When does L18YBS Tax expire?

The current Tax for L18YBS will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does L18YBS MOT expire?

The current MOT for L18YBS will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 12th October 2027. Read more

When did L18YBS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L18YBS was on Wednesday 7th October 2026 at 14:46. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L18YBS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 14 MOTs on record for L18YBS we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has L18YBS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 14 MOTs on record for L18YBS we can see 1 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 93% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L18YBS?

L18YBS is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has L18YBS done?

The odometer reading for L18YBS at the last MOT in October 2026 was 120,778 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,627 miles per year. Read more

How old is L18YBS?

The vehicle L18YBS was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 28th March 2012. Read more

What colour is L18YBS?

The official colour of L18YBS is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does L18YBS have?

L18YBS has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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