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BKZ 4826

1998 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,762 mi
Last recorded133,762 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Polo73,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 4826
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2012 133,762 miles

Aftermarket: Front and rear suspension, Front and rear wheels and tyres.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 133,762 miles

Aftermarket: Front and rear suspension, Front and rear wheels and tyres.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 117,155 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 103,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

play in both rear hubs

Fail 24 Sep 2010 103,556 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

play in both rear hubs

Pass 10 Sep 2009 92,224 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 85,944 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 81,606 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 70,116 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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BKZ 4826 is a 1998 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BKZ 4826, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BKZ 4826 registered?

BKZ 4826 is a 1998 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is BKZ 4826 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKZ 4826 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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