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2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · L3 BCH

L3 BCH

2018 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 25,240 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2018 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 13 Aug 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
Recorded Mileage
25,240 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 13 Aug 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Aug 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2018
Engine
999cc
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L3 BCH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
  • 25,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring steering items (2 mentions)

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L3 BCH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Sept 2026, 06:50
MOT Analysis

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 (L3 BCH) between August 2022 and August 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

L3 BCH Mileage History

  1. 15/08/202213,645 mi
  2. 17/07/202315,726 mi+2,081 mi
  3. 22/07/202418,329 mi+2,603 mi
  4. 18/07/202521,852 mi+3,523 mi
  5. 04/08/202625,240 mi+3,388 mi

Average of roughly 2,921 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
93
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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