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BLZ 7110

1997 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,577 mi
Last recorded107,577 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Polo78,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 7110
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 107,577 miles

Damage to O/S head lamp lens.

N/S/R tyre getting low.

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

O/S/F tyre getting low,badly worn on inside edge.

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 107,576 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Damage to O/S head lamp lens.

N/S and O/S wiper rubbers split.

N/S/R tyre getting low.

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

O/S/F tyre getting low,badly worn on inside edge.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 100,436 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 100,436 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 91,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

hand brake close to reserve

n/s hand brake cable outer split/corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2008 81,735 miles

screen cracked on lower edge of opaque edging

Fail 21 Feb 2008 81,735 miles

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

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

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

screen cracked on lower edge of opaque edging

Pass 21 Mar 2007 73,915 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 62,821 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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BLZ 7110 is a 1997 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 78,269 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BLZ 7110, 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 BLZ 7110 registered?

BLZ 7110 is a 1997 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is BLZ 7110 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLZ 7110 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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