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V18 BMH

2022 Volkswagen Polo Life TSI

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

32,871 mi
Last recorded32,871 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2022 Volkswagen Polo Life TSI22,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV18 BMH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo Life TSI
Year2022
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 32,871 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2025 172,469 miles

Nearside Front Fog light bulb not working

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2025 29,068 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 167,492 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2024 167,485 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg holed & rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system metal brake pipe corroded to excess & leaking brake fluid (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reverse light inoperative

both rear bumper edges damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2024 166,640 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 166,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced drivers rear sill corroded resulting in a hole to be present (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended drivers rear seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light inop

Pass 30 Aug 2023 160,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side rear [futher along from repair] and off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer and inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/b both front tyres are worn on edges close to cords

surface rust on chassis and exhaust components

Fail 19 Aug 2023 160,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

surface rust on chassis and exhaust components

Pass 2 Sep 2022 153,930 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting and worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sides (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 153,929 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting and worn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sides (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 147,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Aug 2021 147,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2020 143,445 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 135,585 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 135,585 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 126,702 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 118,539 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 110,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 110,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 98,953 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 85,908 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 73,924 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 62,169 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 49,903 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 39,096 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 38,884 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo Life TSI?

Based on 13,961 MOT tests across 9,685 vehicles.

91.9%
Pass Rate
6,303
Miles/Year
9,685
On UK Roads
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V18 BMH is a 2022 Volkswagen Polo Life TSI in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2022 Volkswagen Polo Life TSI models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 22,054 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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V18 BMH is a 2022 Volkswagen Polo Life TSI, first registered on 19 August 2022.

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