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1576 ML

1998 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,907 mi
Last recorded50,907 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Polo73,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1576 ML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 50,907 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 50,907 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 44,427 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 44,427 miles

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

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

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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1576 ML is a 1998 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 73,020 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 1576 ML, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1576 ML registered?

1576 ML is a 1998 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is 1576 ML safe to buy?

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