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AP920CC

1997 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,315 mi
Last recorded125,315 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Polo78,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP920CC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 125,315 miles

dash bulb inop

front brake discs corroded

front no.plate damaged

n/s and o/s sills very corroded

n/s/r floor very corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2015 125,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

n/s and o/s sills very corroded

n/s/r floor very corroded

dash bulb inop

front brake discs corroded

front no.plate damaged

headlamp patches fitted incorrectly

Pass 15 Jan 2014 120,454 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 120,454 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 112,777 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S registration plate bulb dim

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 109,849 miles

N/s/F brake disc inner face corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

O/S/F brake disc inner face corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 109,845 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

N/s/F brake disc inner face corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

O/S/F brake disc inner face corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 106,659 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 102,462 miles

Front registration plate faded.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 102,462 miles

Front registration plate faded.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate faded.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 97,217 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Slight play in steering column

Fail 19 Dec 2008 97,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Battery insecure

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre sidewalls & valve perished

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering column

Pass 28 Jun 2007 89,795 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

offside rear tyre outer edge worn

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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AP920CC is a 1997 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AP920CC, 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 AP920CC registered?

AP920CC is a 1997 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 May 1997.

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