MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,274 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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