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42 ETA

2018 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,958 mi
Last recorded17,958 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Polo32,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 ETA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 17,958 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 17,352 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 16,821 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 16,821 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 16,248 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 15,484 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 14,464 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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42 ETA is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 42 ETA, 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

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What year was 42 ETA registered?

42 ETA is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is 42 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 42 ETA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 42 ETA have outstanding finance?

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