2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · EF18 VLN
2018 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2018. Recorded mileage 31,441 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,441 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EF18 VLN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 31,441 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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EF18 VLN Mileage History
- 12/10/202325,433 mi
- 13/10/202325,433 mi
- 01/10/202428,894 mi+3,461 mi
- 30/09/202531,440 mi+2,546 mi
- 30/09/202531,441 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,052 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EF18 VLN 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 (EF18 VLN) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 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: Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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