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2018 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,324 mi
Last recorded93,324 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Polo32,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration71 US
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 93,324 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 119,479 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 80,611 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 64,653 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 116,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 41,348 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 104,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 85,448 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 26,080 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 26,080 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 70,461 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both side’s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 62,732 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 62,732 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 46,642 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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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71 US is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 71 US, 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 71 US registered?

71 US is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 September 2018.

Is 71 US safe to buy?

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