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5898 VW

2002 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,820 mi
Last recorded71,820 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Polo66,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5898 VW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 71,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake sticking on slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 69,551 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 69,441 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases To rear pipe (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 68,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread worn low outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyres perished

Slight exhaust blow rear joint

Pass 23 Sep 2015 66,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front worn smooth outer tread edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 66,201 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front worn smooth outer tread edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 65,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 65,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,061 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 57,752 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 57,752 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,903 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 54,902 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 52,449 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 47,752 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 41,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2007 34,125 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 30,208 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 30,208 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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5898 VW is a 2002 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 66,321 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 5898 VW, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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5898 VW is a 2002 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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