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B18 FEH

1996 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,779 mi
Last recorded75,779 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Polo83,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 FEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 75,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2010 73,329 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 68,192 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 66,057 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 66,057 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 63,918 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front inner rear wishbone bush bonding breaking

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested(child seat fitted)

slight lift in nearside and offside front top strut mounts

Pass 30 Apr 2007 63,918 miles

nearside front inner rear wishbone bush bonding breaking

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested(child seat fitted)

slight lift in nearside and offside front top strut mounts

Pass 8 May 2006 53,921 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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B18 FEH is a 1996 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 83,865 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 B18 FEH, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B18 FEH registered?

B18 FEH is a 1996 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 May 1996.

Is B18 FEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 FEH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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