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CLZ 7128

1998 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,221 mi
Last recorded73,221 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Polo73,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLZ 7128
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 73,221 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 73,221 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 65,579 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 65,579 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 54,868 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 48,134 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 48,134 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs corroded

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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CLZ 7128 is a 1998 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CLZ 7128, 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.

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What year was CLZ 7128 registered?

CLZ 7128 is a 1998 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is CLZ 7128 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLZ 7128 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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