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AE68 YFJ

2018 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,138 mi
Last recorded70,138 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Polo32,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE68 YFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 70,138 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 70,101 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front headlight bracket broken

Pass 27 Sep 2024 56,936 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 47,470 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 35,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 25,299 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 24,983 miles

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

Offside 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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AE68 YFJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 YFJ, 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

How do I check the history of AE68 YFJ?

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What year was AE68 YFJ registered?

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

Is AE68 YFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE68 YFJ 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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