2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · YC18 VTL
2018 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 27,163 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,163 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC18 VTL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 27,163 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC18 VTL 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 (YC18 VTL) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 March 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: Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
YC18 VTL Mileage History
- 23/03/202312,294 mi
- 12/03/202417,675 mi+5,381 mi
- 12/03/202417,678 mi+3 mi
- 17/03/202521,852 mi+4,174 mi
- 16/03/202627,163 mi+5,311 mi
Average of roughly 4,987 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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