MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,412 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes
power steering metal pipe corroded close to rack
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes
power steering metal pipe corroded close to rack
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front n/s and o/s suspension arms rear bushes debonding
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear metal brake pipes corroded in places
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front n/s and o/s suspension arms rear bushes debonding
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear metal brake pipes corroded in places
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake flexy hoses slightly perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
aux drive belt perished
misting on o/s/r shock absorber
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
power steering pipe getting rusty
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
power steering pipe getting rusty
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
power steering pipe in engine bay rusty
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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C386 UDL is a 1997 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 C386 UDL, 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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C386 UDL is a 1997 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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