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ALZ 6259

1997 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

88,147 mi
Last recorded88,147 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Polo78,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 6259
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 88,147 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 77,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 77,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 74,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 71,029 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 71,029 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2011 65,852 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 61,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 61,404 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 57,661 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 54,064 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 54,064 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 51,025 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 51,025 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2006 49,334 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 49,334 miles

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 6259 is a 1997 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 78,269 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 ALZ 6259, 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.

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ALZ 6259 is a 1997 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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