2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · HJ18 XEL
2018 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 61,446 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ18 XEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 61,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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HJ18 XEL 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 (HJ18 XEL) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HJ18 XEL Mileage History
- 01/11/202246,470 mi
- 19/10/202351,197 mi+4,727 mi
- 19/10/202351,201 mi+4 mi
- 01/11/202456,534 mi+5,333 mi
- 31/10/202561,446 mi+4,912 mi
Average of roughly 4,995 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Seatbelt Recall and Handbrake AdjusterSerious
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