2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · AB56 AHB
2018 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 62,759 miles. MOT valid until 01 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AB56 AHB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 62,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AB56 AHB Mileage History
- 01/11/202350,999 mi
- 30/10/202458,175 mi+7,176 mi
- 31/10/202458,187 mi+12 mi
- 27/10/202562,759 mi+4,572 mi
- 27/10/202562,759 mi
Average of roughly 5,917 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AB56 AHB MOT History
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 (AB56 AHB) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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