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AE51 CFF

2001 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,478 mi
Last recorded57,478 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Polo66,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 CFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 57,478 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 54,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak sump ()

nsf osf mirrors damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2016 51,614 miles

nsf osf mirrors damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2016 51,614 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf osf mirrors damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2015 48,768 miles

Oil leak

osf mirror cover missing

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2015 48,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

front wipers worn

osf mirror cover missing

osf mirror cover missing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2014 45,334 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 45,334 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 43,261 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 41,090 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 37,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 37,910 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 35,574 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 35,574 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 32,952 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 30,801 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear tyre getting bold on outter edge

Pass 3 Feb 2007 28,707 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 CFF is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo in Green 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 CFF, 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 CFF registered?

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

Is AE51 CFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 CFF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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