2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · DN18 VKR
2018 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 61,409 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,409 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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DN18 VKR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2024
- 61,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN18 VKR 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 (DN18 VKR) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2024 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 (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
DN18 VKR Mileage History
- 27/04/202239,926 mi
- 28/04/202239,927 mi+1 mi
- 28/04/202351,325 mi+11,398 mi
- 29/04/202351,327 mi+2 mi
- 26/04/202461,409 mi+10,082 mi
Average of roughly 10,745 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Seatbelt Recall and Handbrake AdjusterSerious
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