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A5 WRN

1997 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,551 mi
Last recorded54,551 miles
Recorded on24 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Polo78,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 WRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 24 May 2007 54,551 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 46,032 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 WRN is a 1997 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 78,269 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 WRN, 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 29 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 WRN?

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What year was A5 WRN registered?

A5 WRN is a 1997 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is A5 WRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 WRN shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A5 WRN have outstanding finance?

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