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2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · FS04 FOS

FS04 FOS

2018 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 59,686 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2018 · Lincoln
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
Recorded Mileage
59,686 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Apr 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2018
Engine
999cc

FS04 FOS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
  • 59,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring steering items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
88
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Type Approval:M1
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Vehicle not flagged for export. Clean UK domestic status.

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Export Status:NOT EXPORTED
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ATF Disposal Marker:NONE RECORDED
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FS04 FOS Mileage History

  1. 06/03/202329,312 mi
  2. 16/02/202437,910 mi+8,598 mi
  3. 04/02/202545,119 mi+7,209 mi
  4. 04/02/202545,119 mi
  5. 10/03/202659,686 mi+14,567 mi

Average of roughly 10,087 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

FS04 FOS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Aug 2026, 22:16
MOT Analysis

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 (FS04 FOS) between March 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 March 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 (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.

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