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AE51 CAV

2001 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,146 mi
Last recorded71,146 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Polo66,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 CAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 71,146 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 68,993 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 66,540 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 66,540 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 64,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 64,747 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 54,700 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 54,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 40,713 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 34,129 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 34,129 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 28,944 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 28,944 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 25,489 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 22,246 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 18,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 14,589 miles

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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AE51 CAV is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CAV, 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.

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What year was AE51 CAV registered?

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

Is AE51 CAV safe to buy?

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