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A26 TJE

2021 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,119 mi
Last recorded40,119 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Polo24,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 TJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 40,119 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2025 37,016 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 62,103 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 23,111 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 56,553 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 51,987 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Minor Oil Leak

Rear Axle corroded

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2023 51,983 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to Excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust Corroded

Minor Oil Leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2022 43,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2022 43,057 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2021 35,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2020 29,592 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre's perishing on the outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Dec 2019 24,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 18,149 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 13,918 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 10,707 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 7,072 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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A26 TJE is a 2021 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2021 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 24,482 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 A26 TJE, 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 5 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A26 TJE registered?

A26 TJE is a 2021 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2021.

Is A26 TJE safe to buy?

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