2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · GD18 LJF
2018 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 42,790 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,790 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD18 LJF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 42,790 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD18 LJF 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 (GD18 LJF) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 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 (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 V (5.2.3 (d)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
GD18 LJF Mileage History
- 19/06/202433,270 mi
- 24/06/202537,811 mi+4,541 mi
- 24/06/202537,813 mi+2 mi
- 24/06/202642,710 mi+4,897 mi
- 03/07/202642,790 mi+80 mi
Average of roughly 4,673 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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