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B16 LUU

1998 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,832 mi
Last recorded118,832 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Polo73,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 LUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 118,832 miles

Both front suspension arms rusty but not yet excessive.

Corrosion on rear outer sills/suspension/ sub frame etc.

Fail 19 Mar 2012 118,832 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front suspension arms rusty but not yet excessive.

Corrosion on rear outer sills/suspension/ sub frame etc.

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

Off side front wiper blade split on ends.

Off side rear brake noisey, advise wheels off inspection.

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

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 117,001 miles

Corrosion on chassis, front and rear suspension brake pipes ect not yet excessive.

Corrosion on near side rear wheel arch but no sharp edges.

Exhaust rusty but not yet blowing.

Slight noise from off side rear brake drum area.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 114,228 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 114,228 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 112,116 miles

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

Front wiper blades poor

Pass 16 Oct 2007 88,345 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 88,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 69,631 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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B16 LUU is a 1998 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 73,020 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 B16 LUU, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B16 LUU registered?

B16 LUU is a 1998 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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