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AE51 DZT

2001 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,951 mi
Last recorded61,951 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Polo66,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 DZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 61,951 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine/gearbox damp with oil

nearside outer constant velocity gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2019 53,606 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

engine/gearbox damp with oil

Fail 10 Jan 2019 53,604 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

engine/gearbox damp with oil

Pass 11 Jan 2018 46,874 miles

gearbox leaking oil

Fail 11 Jan 2018 46,874 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 19 Dec 2016 46,098 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 44,190 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 42,037 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 40,127 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 38,463 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 36,935 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 36,932 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 34,071 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 30,618 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 26,692 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,878 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 23,380 miles

front pads low

Pass 24 Aug 2006 20,184 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 20,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

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 DZT is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DZT, 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

How do I check the history of AE51 DZT?

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What year was AE51 DZT registered?

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

Is AE51 DZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 DZT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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