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AE68 YCJ

2018 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,129 mi
Last recorded54,129 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Polo32,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE68 YCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 54,129 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 42,834 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 39,986 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 30,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective O/s n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished & Cut no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 30,465 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))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective O/s n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished & Cut no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 19,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 14,907 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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AE68 YCJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 AE68 YCJ, 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 AE68 YCJ registered?

AE68 YCJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is AE68 YCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE68 YCJ 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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