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761 DUT

1998 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,490 mi
Last recorded44,490 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Polo73,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration761 DUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 44,490 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 43,716 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 42,721 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,593 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 41,709 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,061 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,620 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 38,166 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 37,666 miles

front passenger door does not unlock on central locking but does unlock using key in its own lock

Fail 20 Mar 2009 37,658 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front passenger door does not unlock on central locking but does unlock using key in its own lock

Pass 26 Mar 2008 34,899 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 30,296 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 30,296 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front tyres genarally

Pass 6 Mar 2006 25,145 miles

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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761 DUT is a 1998 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 73,020 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 761 DUT, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 761 DUT registered?

761 DUT is a 1998 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is 761 DUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 761 DUT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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