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A14 EAH

1998 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,532 mi
Last recorded82,532 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Polo73,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 EAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 82,532 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt is slow to retract

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are low (bald) on the inner edge

noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 30 Mar 2017 82,532 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front seat belt is slow to retract

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are low (bald) on the inner edge

noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Mar 2016 81,651 miles

nearside front seat belt is slow to retract

nearside front tyre is low on inner edge

offside front tyre is low on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2015 79,816 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2014 76,535 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 76,535 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 74,498 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 70,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre tread is wearing slightly uneven on inner edge

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,440 miles

offside rear tyre is wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 Apr 2009 63,878 miles

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Apr 2009 63,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear tyre starting to perrish

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Apr 2008 60,733 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 60,731 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 57,527 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 52,362 miles

offside rear tyre worn slightly on inside edge †

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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A14 EAH is a 1998 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 A14 EAH, 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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A14 EAH is a 1998 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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