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101 OI

2018 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,653 mi
Last recorded47,653 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Polo32,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration101 OI
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 47,653 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Aug 2025 47,653 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 46,776 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 46,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 45,527 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 43,572 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 39,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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101 OI is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 32,563 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 101 OI, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 8 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 101 OI registered?

101 OI is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 August 2018.

Is 101 OI safe to buy?

The MOT history for 101 OI shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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