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900X488

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,330 mi
Last recorded147,330 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration900X488
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 147,330 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2017 147,329 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2016 143,210 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 May 2015 138,985 miles

fuel filter pipe held on by cable ties

Fail 15 May 2015 138,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

fuel filter pipe held on by cable ties

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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900X488 is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 57,384 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 900X488, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 900X488 registered?

900X488 is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 January 2009.

Is 900X488 safe to buy?

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