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AD55 WRD

2018 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,941 mi
Last recorded37,941 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Polo32,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 WRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 37,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 31,559 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 72,306 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 72,305 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 26,391 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 68,796 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 21,160 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 21,159 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 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))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 64,829 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 16,411 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 60,926 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 12,507 miles

center rear seat belt

Pass 7 Jan 2021 57,872 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 52,958 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 45,258 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 43,943 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 30,310 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 27,891 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 23,659 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 19,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

full underbody covers obscuring underside of vehicle unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 14 Aug 2013 15,211 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall lightly perished

offside front tyre outer sidewall lightly perished

Pass 23 Aug 2012 12,082 miles

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

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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AD55 WRD is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 AD55 WRD, 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 AD55 WRD registered?

AD55 WRD is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is AD55 WRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 WRD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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