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BNZ 7955

1995 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,665 mi
Last recorded92,665 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Polo86,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 7955
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 92,665 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 90,857 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 90,857 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 87,586 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 85,115 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 85,115 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag warning light staying on

n/s/f side light not as bright as o/s/f side light

Pass 25 Aug 2011 83,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 80,399 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 80,399 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 77,861 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 64,138 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 64,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 59,450 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 59,450 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 55,966 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 55,869 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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BNZ 7955 is a 1995 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 86,902 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BNZ 7955, 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 31 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 BNZ 7955 registered?

BNZ 7955 is a 1995 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 August 1995.

Is BNZ 7955 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 7955 shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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