2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · YA18 GDV
2018 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2018. Recorded mileage 52,412 miles. MOT valid until 29 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA18 GDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 52,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA18 GDV 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 (YA18 GDV) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 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: Brakes (7 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)”.
YA18 GDV Mileage History
- 31/05/202438,292 mi
- 31/05/202438,292 mi
- 28/05/202540,127 mi+1,835 mi
- 22/05/202652,412 mi+12,285 mi
- 22/05/202652,412 mi
Average of roughly 7,150 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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