2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · WH18 AAY
2018 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 67,783 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,783 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WH18 AAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 67,783 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WH18 AAY 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 (WH18 AAY) between June 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
WH18 AAY Mileage History
- 27/06/202321,601 mi
- 27/06/202321,602 mi+1 mi
- 25/07/202443,293 mi+21,691 mi
- 24/07/202561,289 mi+17,996 mi
- 17/04/202667,783 mi+6,494 mi
Average of roughly 16,458 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Seatbelt Recall and Handbrake AdjusterSerious
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