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2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · LR18 TLJ

LR18 TLJ

2018 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 80,497 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2018 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 11 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
80,497 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11 Mar 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
999cc
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LR18 TLJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
  • 80,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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LR18 TLJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
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 (LR18 TLJ) between March 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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LR18 TLJ Mileage History

  1. 03/03/202358,039 mi
  2. 10/03/202358,188 mi+149 mi
  3. 12/03/202465,407 mi+7,219 mi
  4. 28/02/202575,212 mi+9,805 mi
  5. 02/03/202680,497 mi+5,285 mi

Average of roughly 7,491 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
83
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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