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273 ALT

2018 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,426 mi
Last recorded37,426 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Polo32,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration273 ALT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 37,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 33,895 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 29,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 23,288 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 17,226 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 6,550 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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273 ALT is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 273 ALT, 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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How do I check the history of 273 ALT?

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What year was 273 ALT registered?

273 ALT is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is 273 ALT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 273 ALT shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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