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A8 CNY

1997 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

131,107 mi
Last recorded131,107 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Polo78,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 CNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 131,107 miles

N/S & O/S REAR WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 131,107 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

N/S & O/S REAR WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 130,972 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 120,902 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 120,900 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 111,964 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 111,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 92,723 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 92,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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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A8 CNY is a 1997 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 A8 CNY, 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.

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What year was A8 CNY registered?

A8 CNY is a 1997 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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