2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · BA04 MCD
2018 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 80,359 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,359 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BA04 MCD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 80,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BA04 MCD 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 (BA04 MCD) between November 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 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 (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
BA04 MCD Mileage History
- 26/11/202243,054 mi
- 06/12/202356,051 mi+12,997 mi
- 04/06/202570,124 mi+14,073 mi
- 11/06/202570,529 mi+405 mi
- 10/07/202680,359 mi+9,830 mi
Average of roughly 10,307 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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