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274X256

2001 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,053 mi
Last recorded106,053 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Polo66,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration274X256
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 106,053 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2011 90,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 78,965 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 78,965 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front and rear brake disc's in poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2009 75,136 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 56,338 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 45,463 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 38,187 miles

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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274X256 is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 66,587 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 274X256, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 274X256 registered?

274X256 is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 February 2001.

Is 274X256 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 274X256 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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