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A5 NEU

1996 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,591 mi
Last recorded81,591 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Polo83,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 NEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 81,591 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 79,889 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 77,837 miles

o/s/f tyre inner and outer edges wearing

Pass 25 Aug 2016 76,145 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 76,145 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 74,288 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,112 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,868 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 64,249 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 60,040 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 60,040 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 55,539 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 50,149 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,984 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 42,294 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 37,231 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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A5 NEU is a 1996 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 83,865 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 A5 NEU, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A5 NEU?

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What year was A5 NEU registered?

A5 NEU is a 1996 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is A5 NEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 NEU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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