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AE68 YKW

2018 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,028 mi
Last recorded40,028 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Polo32,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE68 YKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 40,028 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 40,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 35,467 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 34,566 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))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 19,455 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 19,449 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 14,826 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 9,057 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 YKW is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 YKW, 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 YKW registered?

AE68 YKW is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 November 2018.

Is AE68 YKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE68 YKW 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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