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CHZ 3698

1995 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,441 mi
Last recorded133,441 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Polo86,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHZ 3698
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 133,441 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 133,441 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 131,476 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 131,474 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 123,660 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 123,658 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 111,777 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 104,730 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 104,730 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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CHZ 3698 is a 1995 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CHZ 3698, 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 CHZ 3698 registered?

CHZ 3698 is a 1995 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 1995.

Is CHZ 3698 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHZ 3698 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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