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A14 LEV

2002 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

44,414 mi
Last recorded44,414 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Polo66,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 LEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 44,414 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Feb 2017 44,412 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Dec 2015 43,675 miles

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 41,402 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 41,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 30,538 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 25,799 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Apr 2012 25,791 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

engine management light on

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Mar 2009 25,763 miles

engine warning light on

screen washer bottle leaking ?

Pass 31 Jan 2008 23,827 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 23,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 18,649 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 13,691 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 13,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 LEV is a 2002 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 66,321 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 A14 LEV, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A14 LEV registered?

A14 LEV is a 2002 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is A14 LEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 LEV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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