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AE51 BZM

2001 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,950 mi
Last recorded76,950 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Polo66,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 BZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 76,950 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 76,946 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2018 73,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (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 registration plate damaged

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive also gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 57,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 57,684 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 52,639 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended n/s front wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Jan 2016 45,133 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

sidewall of offside rear tyre perishing

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 23 Sep 2014 36,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 36,538 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 29,052 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 25,899 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 21,259 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 BZM is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BZM, 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

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What year was AE51 BZM registered?

AE51 BZM is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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