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JE55 XAX

2018 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

76,555 mi
Last recorded76,555 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Polo32,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE55 XAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 76,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2026 62,001 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2025 73,052 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 58,290 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 62,836 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 56,068 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 51,811 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 51,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 54,037 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 41,618 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 52,998 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 52,997 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))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 33,018 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 51,087 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 24,976 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 47,000 miles

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 15 Mar 2019 36,137 miles

under trays

Fail 15 Mar 2019 36,125 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under trays

Pass 16 Mar 2018 33,790 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 31,048 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 27,761 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 23,666 miles

both rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2014 18,060 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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JE55 XAX is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 JE55 XAX, 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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JE55 XAX is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 September 2018.

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