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C8 NSA

1998 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,706 mi
Last recorded96,706 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Polo73,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 NSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 96,706 miles

corrosion on both sills but not considered excessive

Fail 5 Sep 2013 96,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion on both sills but not considered excessive

Pass 3 Sep 2012 94,805 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 90,747 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside sills corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 13 Aug 2010 84,961 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 79,275 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 76,028 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 71,805 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 68,750 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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C8 NSA is a 1998 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C8 NSA, 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

How do I check the history of C8 NSA?

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What year was C8 NSA registered?

C8 NSA is a 1998 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is C8 NSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 NSA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C8 NSA have outstanding finance?

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