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2018 VOLKSWAGEN POLO1.2L Petrol

X29 AAW

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2018 VOLKSWAGEN POLO is a Petrol vehicle with a 1197cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 95,408.

MOT
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Expires 21/08/2026
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
1197cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
This Volkswagen Polo maintains a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean MOT history. The most recent test on 22 August 2025 at 95,408 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the record shows a failure on the same day, the lack of listed defects suggests a clerical error or a minor administrative issue rather than a mechanical failure. The vehicle has covered 95,408 miles over eight years, averaging roughly 11,926 miles per year. This is a consistent usage pattern. Mileage increased by 11,484 miles between the August 2022 test at 67,516 miles and the August 2023 test at 78,825 miles, followed by a similar climb to 86,916 miles by July 2024. The steady accumulation of mileage indicates the car has been used regularly rather than sitting idle. The absence of advisories across four years of testing is uncommon for a vehicle approaching 100,000 miles. No recurring issues with suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions appear in the data. This suggests a high standard of preventative maintenance or a very light duty cycle for the chassis. A buyer should still perform a physical inspection of the brake pads and tyre treads, as these consumables are not always flagged until they reach the legal limit. Given the mileage, checking for any signs of oil leaks or wear on the drive belt is prudent. There are no structural integrity or corrosion concerns indicated in the DVSA records to warrant specific alarm.

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

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/ 100 · Good
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Good.

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
This Volkswagen Polo maintains a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean MOT history. The most recent test on 22 August 2025 at 95,408 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the record shows a failure on the same day, the lack of listed defects suggests a clerical error or a minor administrative issue rather than a mechanical failure. The vehicle has covered 95,408 miles over eight years, averaging roughly 11,926 miles per year. This is a consistent usage pattern. Mileage increased by 11,484 miles between the August 2022 test at 67,516 miles and the August 2023 test at 78,825 miles, followed by a similar climb to 86,916 miles by July 2024. The steady accumulation of mileage indicates the car has been used regularly rather than sitting idle. The absence of advisories across four years of testing is uncommon for a vehicle approaching 100,000 miles. No recurring issues with suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions appear in the data. This suggests a high standard of preventative maintenance or a very light duty cycle for the chassis. A buyer should still perform a physical inspection of the brake pads and tyre treads, as these consumables are not always flagged until they reach the legal limit. Given the mileage, checking for any signs of oil leaks or wear on the drive belt is prudent. There are no structural integrity or corrosion concerns indicated in the DVSA records to warrant specific alarm.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2018 Volkswagen Polo (X29 AAW), we found 5 MOT results in the period of August 2022 to August 2025.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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