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GJ06 CON

2018 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

93,770 mi
Last recorded93,770 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Polo32,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 CON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 93,770 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2025 90,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails

Fail 7 Nov 2025 90,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside jet weak offside jet inop (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails

TPMS light on

Pass 12 Aug 2025 119,198 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre clamp damaged /missing, repaired with jubilee clip. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 81,841 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 81,841 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 99,994 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 74,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strongly advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 95,089 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 62,350 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 62,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 84,975 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 84,819 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 51,306 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 51,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 77,759 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 77,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres bald on inside tread

Pass 12 Feb 2021 32,944 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 32,944 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Jammed (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Jammed (7.1.2 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 72,580 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 67,208 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 67,205 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint on front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 66,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2018 66,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 64,407 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded throughout

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2017 64,407 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded throughout

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2016 54,129 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 43,368 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 32,194 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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GJ06 CON is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 GJ06 CON, 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 GJ06 CON registered?

GJ06 CON is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 January 2018.

Is GJ06 CON safe to buy?

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