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L18 GKL

2025 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,592 mi
Last recorded124,592 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 GKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2025
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 124,592 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 110,206 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 98,735 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 98,730 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 94,895 miles

1 number plate light dim

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 94,892 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

1 number plate light dim

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal spongy but still has reserve travel

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2019 86,833 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 75,967 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 75,967 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 64,132 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 64,132 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front stut leaking oil. (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear cracks all the way round the tyre.

Offside Rear cracks all the way round the tyre.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 61,921 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 56,317 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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L18 GKL is a 2025 Volkswagen Polo in Black. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L18 GKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 1 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L18 GKL is a 2025 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 September 2025.

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