2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · M21 BUX
2018 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 60,875 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,875 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M21 BUX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 60,875 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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M21 BUX 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 (M21 BUX) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
M21 BUX Mileage History
- 13/02/202330,898 mi
- 06/02/202439,960 mi+9,062 mi
- 30/01/202550,160 mi+10,200 mi
- 13/02/202660,875 mi+10,715 mi
- 13/02/202660,875 mi
Average of roughly 9,989 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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