MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,444 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of 3 ELE?
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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.
Does 3 ELE have outstanding finance?
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