2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · BV18 LFR
2018 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 49,020 miles. MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,020 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV18 LFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 49,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV18 LFR 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 (BV18 LFR) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 April 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer preven”.
BV18 LFR Mileage History
- 21/04/202336,226 mi
- 17/04/202440,100 mi+3,874 mi
- 25/04/202544,438 mi+4,338 mi
- 25/04/202544,440 mi+2 mi
- 20/04/202649,020 mi+4,580 mi
Average of roughly 4,267 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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