2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · GC18 AVW
2018 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 38,838 miles. MOT expired on 02 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,838 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GC18 AVW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/09/2026
- 38,838 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GC18 AVW 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 (GC18 AVW) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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”.
GC18 AVW Mileage History
- 07/09/202215,201 mi
- 04/08/202319,385 mi+4,184 mi
- 01/08/202425,180 mi+5,795 mi
- 01/08/202531,496 mi+6,316 mi
- 03/09/202638,838 mi+7,342 mi
Average of roughly 5,925 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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