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D15 YMW

1997 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,322 mi
Last recorded102,322 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Polo78,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 YMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 102,322 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear hoses deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 102,322 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear hoses deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 99,822 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel aRCH (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 99,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel aRCH (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 96,469 miles

Rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

Fail 8 Oct 2014 96,469 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

Pass 11 Oct 2013 92,795 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear tyres showing signs of deterioration in side walls

Fail 10 Oct 2013 92,795 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear tyres showing signs of deterioration in side walls

Pass 5 Sep 2012 88,157 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 85,186 miles

rear brake drums distorted

Fail 6 Sep 2011 85,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake drums distorted

Pass 7 Sep 2010 80,582 miles

oil sump corroded and leaking

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Oct 2009 75,748 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 75,748 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 69,385 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 60,826 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 52,845 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 45,340 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 45,340 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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D15 YMW is a 1997 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 D15 YMW, 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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D15 YMW is a 1997 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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