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AE18 LZF

2018 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,515 mi
Last recorded70,515 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Polo32,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 LZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 70,515 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 70,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2025 58,180 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn stiff (1.1.1 (b))

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

Fail 29 May 2025 58,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn stiff (1.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing abrasions/aged + nail in tread+ low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 37,069 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 37,066 miles

Nearside 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))

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 21,051 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 17,183 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 14,208 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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AE18 LZF is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AE18 LZF, 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 AE18 LZF registered?

AE18 LZF is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is AE18 LZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 LZF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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