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AAZ 7252

1993 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,168 mi
Last recorded28,168 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Polo81,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAZ 7252
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2011 28,168 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust centre silencer rubbing on floor

Pass 7 Oct 2009 27,098 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,511 miles

front brake discs rusted

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres periished

rear exhaust mountings perished

Fail 8 Oct 2008 25,465 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusted

front to rear brake pipe rusted

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres periished

rear brake readings slightly low

rear exhaust mountings perished

Pass 17 Oct 2007 23,135 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 23,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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AAZ 7252 is a 1993 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 81,774 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 AAZ 7252, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AAZ 7252 registered?

AAZ 7252 is a 1993 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is AAZ 7252 safe to buy?

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