2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · GL18 DFN
2018 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2018. Recorded mileage 57,280 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL18 DFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 57,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
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GL18 DFN 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 (GL18 DFN) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 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 (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
GL18 DFN Mileage History
- 22/05/202440,315 mi
- 23/05/202440,316 mi+1 mi
- 24/05/202548,350 mi+8,034 mi
- 19/05/202657,260 mi+8,910 mi
- 20/05/202657,280 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 8,512 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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