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AE68 YLL

2018 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

56,818 mi
Last recorded56,818 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Polo32,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE68 YLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 56,818 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 56,818 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 50,288 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 50,279 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 45,608 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 35,773 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 35,772 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2021 27,771 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 27,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (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 YLL is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YLL, 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 YLL registered?

AE68 YLL is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 December 2018.

Is AE68 YLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE68 YLL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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