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2019 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,942 mi
Last recorded37,942 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2019 Volkswagen Polo29,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 TMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2019
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 37,942 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 175,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front seal excessive corrosion but not near any structural components

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside seal corroded front to back

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside seal corroded front to back

rear exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2025 35,008 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 35,008 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 165,934 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 165,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 30,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

The rear tyres are a different size to the front tyres

Pass 30 Oct 2023 156,534 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 26,186 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 145,230 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 20,727 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 135,248 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 128,798 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bushed starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre old/bald edges, rec renewal soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and both rear shock bump stops broken (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 121,721 miles

REAR BOX RUSTY

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush REAR BUMP STOPS BROKEN (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 121,721 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated FREEPLAY NEAR LIMIT. (1.1.6 (d))

REAR BOX RUSTY

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush REAR BUMP STOPS BROKEN (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 112,613 miles

AUXILLARY BELT OLD/WORN. CAMBELT AGE UNKNOWN.

REAR EXHAUST BOX QUITE RUSTY.

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUMP STOPS BROKEN.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 103,892 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 103,892 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 95,468 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 95,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 88,012 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 79,277 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 69,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 58,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pad warning light on

Pass 23 Nov 2011 46,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 32,364 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 32,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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1 TMC is a 2019 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2019 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 29,277 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 1 TMC, 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 7 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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1 TMC is a 2019 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 May 2019.

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