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2018 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,118 mi
Last recorded48,118 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Polo32,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 VP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 48,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlight slightly loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer shoulder + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + peished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 41,278 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 34,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 26,741 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 16 May 2022 20,174 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 17,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has blade in tread

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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50 VP 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 50 VP, 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 50 VP registered?

50 VP is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 May 2018.

Is 50 VP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 50 VP 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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