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M44 YYX

2018 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

91,088 mi
Last recorded91,088 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Polo32,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 YYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 91,088 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 84,759 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 84,968 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 84,968 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 78,035 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 79,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water inside lens (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 79,525 miles

Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury Both boot hydraulic struts (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working very slow & stops (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure fire wall (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water inside lens (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 73,086 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 79,315 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 79,309 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 71,078 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 79,138 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

hand brake lever high

Fail 28 Oct 2021 79,138 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

hand brake lever high

Pass 5 Jul 2021 51,948 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 77,819 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 77,810 miles

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 76,156 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 76,156 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 61,315 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2018 61,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2017 46,170 miles

Nearside Front tyre small cut in side wall no cords exposed 3mm

Offside Front tyre wearing low 3mm wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres cracking 185/60/14

Pass 26 Sep 2016 30,205 miles

small cut in nearside front tyre side wall no cords exposed 185/60/14

Fail 26 Sep 2016 30,205 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

small cut in nearside front tyre side wall no cords exposed 185/60/14

Pass 28 Sep 2015 23,857 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 18,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Sep 2013 16,955 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 14,827 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 12,203 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 9,609 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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M44 YYX is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 M44 YYX, 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 M44 YYX registered?

M44 YYX is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 July 2018.

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