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AE51 PRV

2001 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,621 mi
Last recorded79,621 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Polo66,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 79,621 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 79,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 76,340 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 71,049 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,928 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 62,928 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 56,465 miles

rear mumber plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2010 52,210 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 52,210 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,798 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 38,657 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 38,657 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2007 31,173 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge and outter side wall in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2007 31,173 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge and outter side wall in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2006 24,870 miles

nearside front indicator lens loose

offside rear tyre outer wall cracked

rear exhaust box corroded

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 PRV 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PRV, 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 PRV registered?

AE51 PRV is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is AE51 PRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 PRV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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