2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · AJ18 TFF

The Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 28 January 2026 at 57,615 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the preceding four annual tests also passed cleanly. No advisories or mechanical faults appear anywhere in the DVLA history, indicating the vehicle has not required corrective work across its eight-year life. Recorded mileage sits at a typical 7,202 miles per year for a 2018 car. The test on 31 May 2023 at 35,514 miles and the 24 June 2022 entry at 23,223 miles show steady early use, then a sharp rise to 49,232 miles by 9 May 2024 and 49,464 miles on 13 February 2025, implying roughly 14,000 miles in that single year. The latest 2026 figure of 57,615 reveals the annual rate dropped back to under 8,200 miles, so the earlier surge was a one-off rather than a worsening wear pattern. With five consecutive passes and zero advisories, the MOT record gives no evidence of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural corrosion requiring attention. A clean history of this kind usually reflects consistent servicing by prior owners rather than deferred upkeep. The absence of flagged items means no recurring fault trend exists to track. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished record. Eight years of use can hide surface rust on sills or subframes not yet at test threshold, and tyre sidewall condition or wiper wear falls outside MOT failure if marginally compliant. Verify service stamps against the 2024 mileage jump, and confirm brake caliper freedom and exhaust emissions during a road test before purchase.