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BEZ 9787

1996 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,909 mi
Last recorded142,909 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Polo83,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEZ 9787
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 142,909 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 138,637 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 127,147 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 115,530 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 115,345 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 104,796 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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BEZ 9787 is a 1996 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BEZ 9787, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BEZ 9787 registered?

BEZ 9787 is a 1996 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is BEZ 9787 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEZ 9787 shows 6 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.

Does BEZ 9787 have outstanding finance?

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