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AE18 WJK

2018 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,484 mi
Last recorded50,484 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Polo32,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 WJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 50,484 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2025 47,669 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 43,356 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 43,354 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 36,162 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 28,073 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 19,728 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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 WJK is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AE18 WJK, 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 WJK registered?

AE18 WJK is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 April 2018.

Is AE18 WJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 WJK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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