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2018 VOLKSWAGEN POLO1.0L Petrol

J28 FDN

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2018 VOLKSWAGEN POLO — Petrol, 999cc. This vehicle has 46,523 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
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Expires 21/05/2026
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
999cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 12 May 2025 at 46,523 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable and clean across the available history, showing no recurring advisories or mechanical faults. The only anomaly is an administrative fail on the same date with no defects listed, repeated in May 2024, which points to a paperwork or system issue rather than a mechanical concern. Mileage sits low for an eight-year-old car, totalling 46,523 miles or roughly 5,815 per year. The record shows 28,748 miles at the September 2023 test, then 31,975 at the May 2024 fail and 31,977 at the pass two days later. A 14,546-mile jump followed into May 2025. The gaps between tests are irregular rather than annual, yet the clean sheets suggest the vehicle was not heavily used or neglected in consumables. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the low standing mileage, which can mask perished rubbers or corroded calipers. The DVSA data flags no structural integrity issues, exhaust emissions failures, or corrosion advisories across the timeline. Given the absent defect history, previous owners appear to have kept basic upkeep current despite the test-date irregularities. Verify the duplicate fail entries were clerical, and confirm tyre tread and wiper condition visually before purchase.

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48
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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 13 May 2026, 01:00
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 12 May 2025 at 46,523 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable and clean across the available history, showing no recurring advisories or mechanical faults. The only anomaly is an administrative fail on the same date with no defects listed, repeated in May 2024, which points to a paperwork or system issue rather than a mechanical concern. Mileage sits low for an eight-year-old car, totalling 46,523 miles or roughly 5,815 per year. The record shows 28,748 miles at the September 2023 test, then 31,975 at the May 2024 fail and 31,977 at the pass two days later. A 14,546-mile jump followed into May 2025. The gaps between tests are irregular rather than annual, yet the clean sheets suggest the vehicle was not heavily used or neglected in consumables. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the low standing mileage, which can mask perished rubbers or corroded calipers. The DVSA data flags no structural integrity issues, exhaust emissions failures, or corrosion advisories across the timeline. Given the absent defect history, previous owners appear to have kept basic upkeep current despite the test-date irregularities. Verify the duplicate fail entries were clerical, and confirm tyre tread and wiper condition visually before purchase.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2018 Volkswagen Polo (J28 FDN), we found 5 MOT results in the period of September 2023 to May 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

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