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AE18 WJV

2018 Volkswagen Polo

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,017 mi
Last recorded68,017 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Polo32,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 WJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 68,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight signs of perishing and cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 65,185 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 61,007 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 58,468 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 58,465 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 55,650 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and starting to wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 52,619 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 WJV is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo in Orange 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 WJV, 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 WJV registered?

AE18 WJV is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is AE18 WJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 WJV 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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