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97D37449

1997 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,274 mi
Last recorded119,274 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Polo78,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration97D37449
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 7 Dec 2016 119,274 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perished and wearing on edges

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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97D37449 is a 1997 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 78,269 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 97D37449, 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 29 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 97D37449 registered?

97D37449 is a 1997 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is 97D37449 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 97D37449 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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