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AE51 CEX

2001 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,044 mi
Last recorded85,044 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Polo66,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 85,044 miles

all four tyres worn low and nearside rear tyre beginning to crack and perish

Pass 20 Jul 2018 82,398 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot sligt split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 82,398 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to brake servo inoperative (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cannot open fuel flap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot sligt split

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

Exhaust system in poor condition would strong advice to change

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 79,895 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 77,628 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 74,356 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 72,351 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 70,399 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 67,801 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 65,757 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 63,046 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 63,030 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 60,303 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 56,770 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2008 56,763 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2007 53,944 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 53,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 51,140 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 51,140 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 CEX is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 CEX, 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 CEX registered?

AE51 CEX is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is AE51 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 CEX 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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