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A18 BJX

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests37 (30 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate81.1%

Mileage

109,216 mi
Last recorded109,216 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 BJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

30 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 109,216 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 108,489 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 107,994 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2022 102,002 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 102,619 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 102,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 94,248 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 21 Nov 2020 97,582 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 86,119 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 89,488 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 81,407 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

park brake efficiency only just met

Fail 23 Apr 2019 81,407 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (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))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 23 Nov 2018 86,185 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear indication of hydraulic leak on brake caliper, no leaks found on time of test

Fail 23 Nov 2018 86,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear indication of hydraulic leak on brake caliper, no leaks found on time of test

Reverse light not working

Pass 24 Apr 2018 72,451 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2017 83,323 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 83,317 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring rubbing on fuel breather pipe

Pass 19 Apr 2017 69,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 80,453 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 65,039 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 76,129 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 60,913 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 67,105 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 56,041 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 56,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 55,692 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 55,692 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 47,847 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 43,387 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 37,118 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 37,118 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 40,713 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,538 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 31,681 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 20,607 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 30,635 miles

Nearside Front 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 20 May 2009 15,699 miles

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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A18 BJX is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.1%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 64,122 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A18 BJX, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A18 BJX is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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