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BV68 VDC

2018 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,461 mi
Last recorded147,461 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Polo32,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV68 VDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 147,461 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 133,346 miles

both front lower suspension wishbones, inner rear bushes worn

wiper smear slightly

Fail 19 Aug 2024 133,342 miles

Nearside 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))

both front lower suspension wishbones, inner rear bushes worn

wiper smear slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2023 113,129 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 89,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 66,558 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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BV68 VDC is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BV68 VDC, 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 BV68 VDC registered?

BV68 VDC is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2018.

Is BV68 VDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV68 VDC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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