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A26 EAG

2001 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

111,704 mi
Last recorded111,704 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Polo66,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 EAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 111,704 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 111,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 103,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst join with cental pipe sleeve clamps fractured and central rear mount fractured away from pipe not likely to fall from car but advise attention,system resting on cross members. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mount bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Apr 2025 103,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault offside front sensor wire chaffed (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst join with cental pipe sleeve clamps fractured and central rear mount fractured away from pipe not likely to fall from car but advise attention,system resting on cross members. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mount bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2024 99,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mount bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 99,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning lamp on (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mount bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 48,440 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mount bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 123,079 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 123,079 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 122,892 miles

clutch failing

exhaust mount broken

exhaust sleeve broken

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r tyre scrubbing on inner edge

rear discs badly lipped

Pass 15 Aug 2019 110,711 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 106,550 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to underside components

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 106,504 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust brackets corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to underside components

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 97,866 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 90,393 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 90,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 90,178 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2015 83,167 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2014 75,704 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,782 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 63,179 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 63,179 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 58,137 miles

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

both front tyres cracking edge of tread

Pass 15 Oct 2010 51,949 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 51,930 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 44,127 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 41,776 miles

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

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

slight cracking on n/s/f and o/s/f tyres

Pass 15 Sep 2007 39,603 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 35,644 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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A26 EAG is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 66,587 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 A26 EAG, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A26 EAG is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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