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AWY 1X

1997 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,798 mi
Last recorded74,798 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Polo78,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWY 1X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2007 74,798 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 74,798 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 69,089 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 62,011 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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AWY 1X is a 1997 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AWY 1X, 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

How do I check the history of AWY 1X?

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What year was AWY 1X registered?

AWY 1X is a 1997 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is AWY 1X safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWY 1X shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AWY 1X have outstanding finance?

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