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A62 POW

2001 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,886 mi
Last recorded48,886 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Polo66,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA62 POW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 48,886 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear advise changing (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 48,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 47,775 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 47,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 47,318 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 46,710 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 46,058 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 45,212 miles

Offside Front Outer slight cut in sidewall but no cords showing

Pass 16 Dec 2015 43,670 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre has cut on outer sidewall but not down to cords

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 41,476 miles

exhaust getting very corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 39,017 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust centre section very corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 36,255 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 35,091 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 33,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

front wiper blades judder

offside rear light cluster damage

Pass 14 Dec 2009 30,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear number plate is becoming defaced

Water in o/s/f side repeater

o/s/r light lens is cracked

Fail 14 Dec 2009 30,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear number plate is becoming defaced

Water in o/s/f side repeater

o/s/r light lens is cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2008 28,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

centre exhaust silencer rusty

crack in offside rear light cluster

front brake discs worn

front wiper blades judder

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

rear exhaust silencer starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 11 Dec 2007 24,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise backing peeling on rear registration plate

advise condensation in offside repeater lens

advise cracks to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Dec 2006 20,515 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 29 Dec 2005 15,674 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres on 3 mm tread.

scuff to o/s/f bumper.

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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A62 POW is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 A62 POW, 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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What year was A62 POW registered?

A62 POW is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is A62 POW safe to buy?

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