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B9 TPT

1997 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,302 mi
Last recorded27,302 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Polo78,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 TPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2021 27,302 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 26,221 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 25,237 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 23,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 22,492 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 20,614 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 18,518 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 15,625 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 13,164 miles

(STRONG ADVISE ) both rear tyres have kerbing damage on outer sidewalls

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2012 12,233 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 12,117 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 11,885 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 11,315 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 10,862 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 10,220 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 9,675 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 9,064 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 TPT is a 1997 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B9 TPT, 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.

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What year was B9 TPT registered?

B9 TPT is a 1997 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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