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1144 EX

1995 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,631 mi
Last recorded134,631 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Polo86,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1144 EX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 134,631 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 134,631 miles

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

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

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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1144 EX is a 1995 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 86,902 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 1144 EX, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1144 EX registered?

1144 EX is a 1995 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 February 1995.

Is 1144 EX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1144 EX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1144 EX have outstanding finance?

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