2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · EA18 UGD
2018 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 43,550 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA18 UGD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 43,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA18 UGD 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 (EA18 UGD) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
EA18 UGD Mileage History
- 25/04/202223,151 mi
- 19/04/202328,670 mi+5,519 mi
- 08/05/202432,767 mi+4,097 mi
- 08/05/202537,678 mi+4,911 mi
- 21/04/202643,550 mi+5,872 mi
Average of roughly 5,114 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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