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1125 ST

2002 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,982 mi
Last recorded186,982 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Polo66,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1125 ST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 186,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2013 186,919 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 185,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Headlamp beam converters fitted

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2011 185,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak

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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1125 ST is a 2002 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 66,321 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 1125 ST, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1125 ST registered?

1125 ST is a 2002 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 January 2002.

Is 1125 ST safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1125 ST shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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