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AE51 CFP

2001 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,071 mi
Last recorded78,071 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Polo66,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 CFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 78,071 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 78,071 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 73,483 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 69,726 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 67,914 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 65,951 miles

both front tyres getting worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2011 57,292 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 51,999 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 47,466 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 47,466 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,624 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 34,784 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2006 30,366 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 30,366 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 23,526 miles

nail in tyre

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 CFP is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CFP, 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 CFP registered?

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

Is AE51 CFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 CFP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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