2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · D121 OVE
2018 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 45,981 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D121 OVE Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 45,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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D121 OVE Mileage History
- 24/03/202120,684 mi
- 24/03/202120,684 mi
- 18/03/202225,335 mi+4,651 mi
- 17/03/202330,215 mi+4,880 mi
- 25/03/202434,706 mi+4,491 mi
- 25/03/202434,706 mi
- 24/03/202539,351 mi+4,645 mi
- 24/03/202539,351 mi
- 16/03/202645,978 mi+6,627 mi
- 19/03/202645,981 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,074 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
D121 OVE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen Polo (D121 OVE) between March 2021 and March 2026.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1”.
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