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H21 AHJ

2018 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

67,342 mi
Last recorded67,342 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Polo32,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH21 AHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 67,342 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2026 100,523 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 100,492 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 55,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 93,244 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 45,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 84,984 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 33,604 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 76,714 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF AND NSF (REAR BUSH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 20,823 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 64,346 miles

Front tyres cracking between treads

Pass 2 Jul 2021 9,046 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 53,988 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 51,770 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 44,869 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 37,360 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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H21 AHJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 H21 AHJ, 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 H21 AHJ registered?

H21 AHJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 July 2018.

Is H21 AHJ safe to buy?

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