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2787 KP

1995 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

41,441 mi
Last recorded41,441 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Polo86,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2787 KP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 41,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 41,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 39,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 39,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 37,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 35,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2014 35,262 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2014 32,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 28,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front & rear tyres perished badly on sidewalls

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2012 32,113 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 32,113 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 25,107 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 25,107 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 18,092 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 15,383 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 13,178 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 11,317 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 9,316 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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2787 KP is a 1995 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 2787 KP, 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.

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2787 KP is a 1995 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 February 1995.

Is 2787 KP safe to buy?

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