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97-D-816

1995 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,418 mi
Last recorded102,418 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Polo86,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration97-D-816
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2008 102,418 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre age cracked

Fail 1 Nov 2008 102,418 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre age cracked

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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97-D-816 is a 1995 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 86,902 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 97-D-816, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 97-D-816 registered?

97-D-816 is a 1995 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is 97-D-816 safe to buy?

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