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A4 FUP

1995 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,945 mi
Last recorded94,945 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Polo86,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 FUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 94,945 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 94,853 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 86,679 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 85,393 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 85,393 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 81,127 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 81,127 miles

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

advise rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode and blow

Pass 8 Nov 2006 73,097 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 73,097 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 64,316 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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A4 FUP is a 1995 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 86,902 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 A4 FUP, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A4 FUP registered?

A4 FUP is a 1995 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is A4 FUP safe to buy?

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