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AE51 CEV

2001 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,680 mi
Last recorded71,680 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Polo66,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 CEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 71,680 miles

Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 69,261 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition and repair made to front pipe

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from gearbox

Rear brake discs are in poor condition

Fail 5 Mar 2016 69,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust system in poor condition and repair made to front pipe

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from gearbox

Rear brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2015 64,522 miles

Offside Front 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 a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brakes slightly siezing

Fail 26 Feb 2015 64,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front 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 a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brakes slightly siezing

Pass 28 Feb 2014 56,198 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 47,191 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 47,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 38,711 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

o/s/f rear view mirror slightly deteriated but not effcting rear view

Pass 17 Jan 2011 31,760 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 26,818 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 20,798 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 17,755 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 15,707 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 CEV is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CEV, 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 CEV registered?

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

Is AE51 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 CEV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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