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A6 JSE

1998 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,975 mi
Last recorded86,975 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Polo73,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 JSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 86,975 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 28 Feb 2020 83,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

osf suspension top mount worn

Pass 10 Jul 2019 80,809 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 76,647 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 70,435 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 69,036 miles

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre , slightly damaged

Rear number plate slightly deterioated

Fail 28 Jul 2011 69,036 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre , slightly damaged

Rear number plate slightly deterioated

Fail 21 Jul 2011 69,029 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 66,199 miles

both front shocker pop bearing slight play

Pass 15 Jul 2009 60,812 miles

rear n/plate beginning to fade

Pass 18 Jul 2008 56,990 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 51,567 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 46,876 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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A6 JSE is a 1998 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 73,020 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 A6 JSE, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A6 JSE registered?

A6 JSE is a 1998 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is A6 JSE safe to buy?

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