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CKZ 7423

1998 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,814 mi
Last recorded110,814 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Polo73,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKZ 7423
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 110,814 miles

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUNM 2/ SILL PANELS/UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS/REAR WHEEL ARCHES GETTING VERY RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ BRAKE FLEXI HOSES STARTING TO CRACK

Fail 3 Jun 2015 110,814 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUNM 2/ SILL PANELS/UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS/REAR WHEEL ARCHES GETTING VERY RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ BRAKE FLEXI HOSES STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 27 May 2014 110,332 miles

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUNM 2/ ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAKS 3/ REAR WHEEL ARCHES/SILL PANELS/UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING VERY RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 28 May 2013 109,346 miles

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING CLOUMN 2/ UNDERBODY/SILL PANELS/SUSPENSION PARTS VERY RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ ENGINE/GEABOX OIL LEAKS

Fail 28 May 2013 109,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING CLOUMN 2/ UNDERBODY/SILL PANELS/SUSPENSION PARTS VERY RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ ENGINE/GEABOX OIL LEAKS

Pass 6 Jun 2012 106,486 miles

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES 3/ ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAKS 4/ SUSPENSION PARTS/SILL PANELS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 6 Jun 2012 106,486 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES 3/ ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAKS 4/ SUSPENSION PARTS/SILL PANELS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 31 May 2011 102,865 miles

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUNM 2/ SILL PANELS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ GEARBOX/ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Fail 31 May 2011 102,865 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUNM 2/ SILL PANELS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ GEARBOX/ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Fail 1 Jun 2010 99,341 miles

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN 2/ SILL PANELS/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 99,341 miles

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN 2/ SILL PANELS/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Pass 27 May 2009 95,746 miles

1/ SILL PANELS/EXHAUST GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 27 May 2008 92,237 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 92,237 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 May 2007 88,562 miles

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING 2/ SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 31 May 2006 84,976 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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CKZ 7423 is a 1998 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 CKZ 7423, 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

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What year was CKZ 7423 registered?

CKZ 7423 is a 1998 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is CKZ 7423 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CKZ 7423 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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