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ALZ 7929

1997 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

27,941 mi
Last recorded27,941 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Polo78,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 7929
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 27,941 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 27,941 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 27,607 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 May 2015 27,346 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 27,032 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 27,032 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 May 2013 26,802 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 26,802 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 26,551 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 26,551 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 26,306 miles

o/s/r tyre aged+cracked

Fail 17 May 2011 26,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre aged+cracked

Pass 11 May 2010 26,066 miles

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)

Fail 11 May 2010 26,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 25,746 miles

all tyres aged + cracked

Pass 15 May 2008 25,460 miles

o/s/f tyre aged + cracked

Pass 9 May 2007 25,105 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 24,517 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 24,517 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre aged/cracked †

oil leak

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 7929 is a 1997 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 7929, 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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What year was ALZ 7929 registered?

ALZ 7929 is a 1997 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is ALZ 7929 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 7929 shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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