MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,832 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front suspension arms rusty but not yet excessive.
Corrosion on rear outer sills/suspension/ sub frame etc.
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.
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.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front wiper blades poor
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
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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.
Is B16 LUU safe to buy?
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