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AE68 YAJ

2018 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,655 mi
Last recorded83,655 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Polo32,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE68 YAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 83,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Sep 2025 83,655 miles

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))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2024 70,855 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails in tread ()

Pass 6 Sep 2023 50,786 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 38,261 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 38,204 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 25,870 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 25,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (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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AE68 YAJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AE68 YAJ, 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 AE68 YAJ registered?

AE68 YAJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 September 2018.

Is AE68 YAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE68 YAJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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