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2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · WF18 ABZ

WF18 ABZ

2018 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27/03/2018. Recorded mileage 66,828 miles. MOT valid until 12/05/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2018 · Exeter
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 12/05/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
66,828 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12/05/2027
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The overall roadworthiness status of this Volkswagen Polo is strong, supported by a maintenance trend that shows clean, fault-free performance over recent years. In the most recent test conducted on 14 May 2025 at 58,702 miles, the vehicle passed with zero defects recorded. This clean sheet mirrors the previous annual examination on 17 June 2024 at 56,017 miles, which also passed without advisory items. While the vehicle did experience a test failure on 17 May 2024 at 55,936 miles, the MOT database lists no specific defect codes for that refusal, and the vehicle successfully passed a retest exactly one month later. Accumulating 58,702 miles across roughly eight years translates to an average of about 7,338 miles annually, representing typical light to moderate use for this class of car. The mileage progression shows consistent annual usage, moving from 43,044 miles on 28 April 2022 to 52,236 miles by 15 May 2023, before climbing steadily through the 2024 and 2025 tests. There are no suspicious gaps in the timeline or periods of excessive mileage accumulation that would suggest commercial abuse or severe neglect by previous keepers. Prospective buyers will find an exceptionally clean diagnostic record devoid of recurring mechanical advisories, structural corrosion, or suspension degradation notes. The absence of logged defects regarding brake discs, coil springs, or exhaust emissions indicates that previous owners addressed consumable wear proactively. During an in-person inspection, a buyer should still perform standard physical checks of the tyre tread depths, brake pad thickness, and fluid conditions, as the MOT test only verifies minimum legal standards on the day of inspection rather than predicting upcoming service requirements.

WF18 ABZ Key Findings

  • 8 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
  • 66,828 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring steering items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
83
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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WF18 ABZ Mileage History

  1. 01/05/202133,201 mi
  2. 27/04/202243,041 mi+9,840 mi
  3. 28/04/202243,044 mi+3 mi
  4. 15/05/202352,236 mi+9,192 mi
  5. 17/05/202455,936 mi+3,700 mi
  6. 17/06/202456,017 mi+81 mi
  7. 14/05/202558,702 mi+2,685 mi
  8. 23/04/202666,828 mi+8,126 mi

Average of roughly 6,756 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

WF18 ABZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 17:04
MOT Analysis

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8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen Polo (WF18 ABZ) between May 2021 and April 2026.

The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.

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