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98D43729

1998 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,196 mi
Last recorded55,196 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2005
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Polo73,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration98D43729
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2005 55,196 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 55,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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98D43729 is a 1998 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 73,020 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 98D43729, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 98D43729 registered?

98D43729 is a 1998 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 July 1998.

Is 98D43729 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 98D43729 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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