MOT Status
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74,045 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Both headlight aims were low
Small chip in nearside front windscreen
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel cap seal deteriorated
Small chip in nearside front windscreen
Fuel cap seal deteriorated
Small chip nearside front windscreen
Fuel cap seal deteriorated
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel cap seal deteriorated
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + offside front (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel cap seal deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front brake disc + pads worn
Fuel cap seal deteriorated
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
n/side rear tyre perishing/splitting
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Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
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520 ETH is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2012 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 53,602 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 520 ETH, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was 520 ETH registered?
520 ETH is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 May 2012.
Is 520 ETH safe to buy?
The MOT history for 520 ETH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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