2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · GF18 FDN
2018 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 12,960 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,960 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF18 FDN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 12,960 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.
GF18 FDN 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 (GF18 FDN) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 February 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: “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”.
GF18 FDN Mileage History
- 20/02/20239,382 mi
- 21/02/20239,382 mi
- 20/02/202410,799 mi+1,417 mi
- 25/02/202512,070 mi+1,271 mi
- 19/02/202612,960 mi+890 mi
Average of roughly 1,194 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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