2019 Volkswagen Polo 2.0L Petrol · G18 CBT
2019 Volkswagen Polo (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Oct 2019. Recorded mileage 43,648 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,648 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G18 CBT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 43,648 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G18 CBT 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 2019 Volkswagen Polo (G18 CBT) between April 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 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 (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2154517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
G18 CBT Mileage History
- 19/04/202434,687 mi
- 19/04/202434,688 mi+1 mi
- 22/04/202540,913 mi+6,225 mi
- 22/04/202540,913 mi
- 13/01/202643,648 mi+2,735 mi
Average of roughly 5,162 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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