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AE51 DZB

2001 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,408 mi
Last recorded156,408 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Polo66,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 156,408 miles

Gearbox very noisey.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 150,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked and deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp image poor

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

different size tires fitted front to rear (front 175/65/13 , rear 155/70/13)

front wipers streaking / smearing

offside sill damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2021 150,853 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split around inner clip on outer cv joint (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked and deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp image poor

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

different size tires fitted front to rear (front 175/65/13 , rear 155/70/13)

front wipers streaking / smearing

offside sill damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2020 150,439 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 150,439 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 140,690 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 135,599 miles

both sides front rear suspension bushes split

Fail 1 May 2018 135,587 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides front rear suspension bushes split

Pass 13 Apr 2017 129,089 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 118,995 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 107,199 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 97,241 miles

n/s/r bump stop slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2014 97,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

exhaust flexy pipe blowing.

n/s/r bump stop broken.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 86,695 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 77,459 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 57,426 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 46,131 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 36,042 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 33,021 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 33,021 miles

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

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 DZB is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DZB, 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 DZB registered?

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

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The MOT history for AE51 DZB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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