2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · LY18 SLU
2018 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 34,908 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,908 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LY18 SLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 34,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LY18 SLU 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 (LY18 SLU) between August 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LY18 SLU Mileage History
- 20/08/202424,394 mi
- 20/08/202424,394 mi
- 11/04/202526,947 mi+2,553 mi
- 01/04/202634,904 mi+7,957 mi
- 01/04/202634,908 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 6,519 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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