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A18 FJE

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

39,970 mi
Last recorded39,970 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 FJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 39,970 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 35,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 35,835 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 35,835 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 35,504 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin crossion (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 35,504 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin crossion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 34,408 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 34,229 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 33,590 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 31,950 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 28,190 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 28,184 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 25,081 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 22,865 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 19,808 miles

both number plates are delaminting

Pass 13 Sep 2013 16,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 11,509 miles

all four tyres cracking in tread pattern

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 FJE is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 57,384 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 FJE, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A18 FJE registered?

A18 FJE is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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