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AE51 CFL

2001 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,651 mi
Last recorded139,651 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Polo66,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 139,651 miles

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

all brake pipes fitted to vehicle are not fully inspected due to covered in thick underseal

Fail 6 Sep 2016 139,296 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

all brake pipes fitted to vehicle are not fully inspected due to covered in thick underseal

Pass 7 Sep 2015 125,412 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 113,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine warning light on

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 15 Aug 2013 104,941 miles

intermitent abs fault

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 93,158 miles

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

n/s handbrake cable in very poor condition

n/s/f tyre bald on inside edge

Fail 15 Aug 2011 81,246 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 81,246 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 69,574 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting corroding

Pass 19 Aug 2009 61,268 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 61,268 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 52,381 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 43,690 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 34,098 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 CFL 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 CFL, 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 CFL registered?

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

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