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AE51 BYV

2001 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,897 mi
Last recorded73,897 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Polo66,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 BYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 73,897 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 73,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 67,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 65,085 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 65,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 64,383 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 55,801 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,215 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 May 2013 40,468 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 40,468 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 34,156 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 29,275 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 29,275 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 23,607 miles

offside rear tyre worn to limit on edges

Fail 13 Apr 2010 23,607 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre worn to limit on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2009 20,288 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear seat and belt not checked ( child seat fitted )

Pass 29 Apr 2008 16,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 12,944 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 9,593 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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AE51 BYV is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AE51 BYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE51 BYV?

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What year was AE51 BYV registered?

AE51 BYV is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is AE51 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 BYV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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