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B9 APG

1998 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,383 mi
Last recorded78,383 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Polo73,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 APG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 78,383 miles

Vhicle suspension too low to do roller brake test brakes tested by taply meter,

Pass 27 Aug 2013 64,528 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 64,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 62,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general surface corrosion to outer sills and wheel arches

Pass 21 Sep 2012 62,972 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general surface corrosion to outer sills and wheel arches

Pass 21 Sep 2011 57,995 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 53,191 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 48,709 miles

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

o/s/f tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 18 Sep 2008 45,054 miles

O/S/F tyre surface cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2007 41,589 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,816 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 33,188 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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B9 APG is a 1998 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 B9 APG, 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 B9 APG registered?

B9 APG is a 1998 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is B9 APG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 APG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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