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4398 RG

2001 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,266 mi
Last recorded114,266 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2007
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Polo66,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration4398 RG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2007 114,266 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 114,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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4398 RG is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 4398 RG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 4398 RG?

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What year was 4398 RG registered?

4398 RG is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is 4398 RG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4398 RG shows 2 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 4398 RG have outstanding finance?

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