2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · FH18 AEG

The 2018 Volkswagen Polo presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 19 August 2025 at 44,378 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and every prior annual examination since 2021 also closed without advisories or failures. The maintenance trend shows no worsening faults, recurring wear items, or structural concerns across the vehicle's recorded history. Annual mileage sits well below typical norms for an eight-year-old car. The record shows 15,980 miles in April 2021, rising to 21,733 by April 2022, 26,987 by May 2023, 30,588 by May 2024, and 44,378 by August 2025. That equates to roughly 5,500 miles per year, with a notable jump of nearly 14,000 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests suggesting either a period of storage followed by heavier use or a late-mileage owner. The DVSA data itself is sparse on faults, showing only clean passes with no flagged tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection despite the unbroken pass record. Low-use vehicles left standing often develop perished rubber components, seized calipers, or underbody corrosion not visible during a short MOT ramp check. The 2025 test at 44,378 miles predates the current date by nearly eleven months, so tyre tread depth, brake disc condition, and suspension arm bushes must be physically verified before purchase. No recurring mechanical defects appear in the history to imply poor previous ownership. The consistent clean sheets across five tests indicate basic upkeep was maintained, though the absence of advisories means worn consumables may simply have been replaced pre-test. Verify service paperwork to confirm cambelt and fluid intervals given the irregular recent mileage surge.