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68388

2001 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

77,833 mi
Last recorded77,833 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Polo66,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration68388
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2024 77,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flaxi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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68388 is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 68388, 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.

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What year was 68388 registered?

68388 is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is 68388 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 68388 shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 68388 have outstanding finance?

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