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4033 SZ

2018 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,100 mi
Last recorded17,100 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Polo32,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4033 SZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 17,100 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 14,607 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 12,389 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 10,421 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 7,715 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 7,715 miles

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

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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4033 SZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 4033 SZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 4033 SZ?

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What year was 4033 SZ registered?

4033 SZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is 4033 SZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4033 SZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 4033 SZ have outstanding finance?

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