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2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · RUS 53L

RUS 53L

2018 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 16/11/2018. Recorded mileage 35,666 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 15/12/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
999cc

RUS 53L Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2024
  • 35,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
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RUS 53L Mileage History

  1. 03/12/202122,405 mi
  2. 07/11/202226,144 mi+3,739 mi
  3. 24/11/202330,473 mi+4,329 mi
  4. 24/11/202330,473 mi
  5. 16/12/202435,666 mi+5,193 mi

Average of roughly 4,367 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RUS 53L MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen Polo (RUS 53L) between December 2021 and December 2024.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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