2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · SW68 EAC
2018 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 36,844 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW68 EAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 36,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW68 EAC 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 (SW68 EAC) between November 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
SW68 EAC Mileage History
- 17/11/202221,268 mi
- 07/02/202427,155 mi+5,887 mi
- 08/02/202427,156 mi+1 mi
- 27/02/202533,085 mi+5,929 mi
- 12/02/202636,844 mi+3,759 mi
Average of roughly 4,809 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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