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160D777

1996 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,872 mi
Last recorded119,872 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Polo83,865 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration160D777
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2009 119,872 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 113,998 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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160D777 is a 1996 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 83,865 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 160D777, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 160D777 registered?

160D777 is a 1996 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 July 1996.

Is 160D777 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 160D777 shows 2 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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