2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · GP18 BBZ
2018 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 60,518 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,518 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GP18 BBZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 60,518 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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GP18 BBZ Mileage History
- 16/07/202455,641 mi
- 29/04/202559,471 mi+3,830 mi
- 29/04/202559,474 mi+3 mi
- 14/04/202660,517 mi+1,043 mi
- 16/04/202660,518 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,788 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GP18 BBZ 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 (GP18 BBZ) between July 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 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: Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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