2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · AD18 GHG
2018 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 69,543 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD18 GHG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 69,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD18 GHG 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 (AD18 GHG) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
AD18 GHG Mileage History
- 01/03/202342,812 mi
- 18/03/202446,015 mi+3,203 mi
- 14/03/202563,991 mi+17,976 mi
- 14/03/202563,991 mi
- 30/03/202669,543 mi+5,552 mi
Average of roughly 8,677 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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