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798 BBS

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,555 mi
Last recorded70,555 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration798 BBS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 70,555 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 70,541 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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798 BBS is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 64,249 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 798 BBS, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 798 BBS registered?

798 BBS is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is 798 BBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 798 BBS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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