2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · EK18 VRJ
2018 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2018. Recorded mileage 89,980 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,980 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EK18 VRJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 89,980 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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EK18 VRJ Mileage History
- 25/05/202377,223 mi
- 26/05/202377,305 mi+82 mi
- 13/02/202480,419 mi+3,114 mi
- 02/04/202584,246 mi+3,827 mi
- 21/04/202689,980 mi+5,734 mi
Average of roughly 4,387 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EK18 VRJ 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 (EK18 VRJ) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 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: Steering (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
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