2015 Volkswagen Polo 1.8L Petrol · L18 WRW
2015 Volkswagen Polo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2015. Recorded mileage 85,936 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L18 WRW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 85,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L18 WRW 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 2015 Volkswagen Polo (L18 WRW) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 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: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
L18 WRW Mileage History
- 22/06/202462,660 mi
- 29/06/202462,772 mi+112 mi
- 24/07/202573,692 mi+10,920 mi
- 25/07/202573,706 mi+14 mi
- 27/05/202685,936 mi+12,230 mi
Average of roughly 12,075 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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