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3 ELE

1998 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,444 mi
Last recorded92,444 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Polo73,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 ELE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2008 92,444 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 92,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 81,976 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 81,292 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 66,912 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 66,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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3 ELE is a 1998 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 3 ELE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 3 ELE registered?

3 ELE is a 1998 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 January 1998.

Is 3 ELE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 ELE shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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