2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · SM09 POW
2018 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 79,425 miles. MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,425 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM09 POW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 79,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
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SM09 POW 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 (SM09 POW) between November 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 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: Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended damaged not working (7.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”.
SM09 POW Mileage History
- 04/11/202474,474 mi
- 11/11/202474,475 mi+1 mi
- 27/10/202577,513 mi+3,038 mi
- 25/08/202679,425 mi+1,912 mi
- 25/08/202679,425 mi
Average of roughly 2,746 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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