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2001 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,823 mi
Last recorded216,823 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Polo66,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8930 SG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 216,823 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 216,823 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 216,779 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 210,962 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 210,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 198,524 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 190,604 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 182,101 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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8930 SG is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 8930 SG, 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 8930 SG registered?

8930 SG is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is 8930 SG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8930 SG shows 8 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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