2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · SY18 GXG
2018 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 27,911 miles. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,911 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY18 GXG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 27,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY18 GXG 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 (SY18 GXG) between May 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
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.
SY18 GXG Mileage History
- 09/05/20224,345 mi
- 17/02/20235,164 mi+819 mi
- 13/02/202411,185 mi+6,021 mi
- 17/02/202519,999 mi+8,814 mi
- 20/02/202627,911 mi+7,912 mi
Average of roughly 6,224 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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