2021 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · E18 CAA
2021 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2021. Recorded mileage 41,056 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,056 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E18 CAA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 41,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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E18 CAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Volkswagen Polo (E18 CAA) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
E18 CAA Mileage History
- 15/06/202416,390 mi
- 09/06/202527,550 mi+11,160 mi
- 18/05/202641,056 mi+13,506 mi
Average of roughly 12,830 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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