2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · KV68 HWA
2018 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 49,544 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,544 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV68 HWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 49,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KV68 HWA 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 (KV68 HWA) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KV68 HWA Mileage History
- 15/08/202229,534 mi
- 17/08/202336,584 mi+7,050 mi
- 14/08/202442,673 mi+6,089 mi
- 06/08/202549,544 mi+6,871 mi
- 07/08/202549,544 mi
Average of roughly 6,720 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Infotainment & Software ErrorsModerate
Software glitches in the MIB touchscreen infotainment system can cause spurious error warnings, display freezes, and unexpected reboots.
- Seatbelt Recall and Handbrake AdjusterSerious
VW recalled early Polo Mk6s for faulty seatbelts that could unlatch themselves (up to October 2018 build) and for a handbrake adjuster that could slip (October 2017–October 2018). A brake servo manufacturing fault also led to a March 2020 recall.
- DQ200 DSG Gearbox IssuesSerious
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