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AE63 BAR

2018 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,509 mi
Last recorded37,509 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Polo32,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 BAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 37,509 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 31,220 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2024 31,201 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 26 Aug 2023 24,746 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 19,168 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 15,815 miles

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

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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AE63 BAR is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE63 BAR, 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.

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What year was AE63 BAR registered?

AE63 BAR is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 July 2018.

Is AE63 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 BAR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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