MOT Status
ValidMileage
66,479 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to limit (just passed) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate lamp in/op (1 of 2) (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort offside rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced side repeater dim (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to limit (just passed) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate lamp in/op (1 of 2) (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside front tyre
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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488 RTX is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
Across all 2009 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 57,384 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 488 RTX, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was 488 RTX registered?
488 RTX is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 January 2009.
Is 488 RTX safe to buy?
The MOT history for 488 RTX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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