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ALZ 4127

1997 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,227 mi
Last recorded117,227 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Polo78,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 4127
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 117,227 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 112,277 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 105,961 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 105,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 97,351 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 97,347 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

no off side rear bearing test brake binding

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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ALZ 4127 is a 1997 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 78,269 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ALZ 4127, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ALZ 4127 registered?

ALZ 4127 is a 1997 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is ALZ 4127 safe to buy?

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