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A1 KEC

2002 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

35,770 mi
Last recorded35,770 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Polo66,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 KEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 35,770 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 35,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 34,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 33,735 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 33,721 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 31,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Apr 2019 30,390 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 28,511 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 25,915 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 22,271 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 18,905 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 18,905 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 16,110 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 14,345 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 12,681 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 11,480 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 10,315 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 9,812 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 9,450 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 9,033 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 7,337 miles

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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A1 KEC is a 2002 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 A1 KEC, 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 A1 KEC registered?

A1 KEC is a 2002 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 May 2002.

Is A1 KEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 KEC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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