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C386 UDL

1997 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,412 mi
Last recorded106,412 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Polo78,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC386 UDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 106,412 miles

Slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

power steering metal pipe corroded close to rack

Fail 8 Oct 2015 106,400 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 105,740 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 105,740 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 100,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 100,486 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 92,251 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 85,517 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 85,517 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 80,685 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 74,619 miles

power steering pipe getting rusty

Fail 11 Dec 2009 74,619 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 65,121 miles

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

power steering pipe in engine bay rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2007 62,783 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 62,783 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 53,225 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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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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