2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · GL18 VWH
2018 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2018. Recorded mileage 51,163 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,163 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL18 VWH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 51,163 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.
GL18 VWH 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 VWH) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 January 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), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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”.
GL18 VWH Mileage History
- 18/01/202333,319 mi
- 18/01/202333,319 mi
- 26/01/202436,629 mi+3,310 mi
- 15/01/202542,935 mi+6,306 mi
- 09/01/202651,163 mi+8,228 mi
Average of roughly 5,995 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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