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D20 PEY

1996 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,067 mi
Last recorded101,067 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Polo83,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD20 PEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2011 101,067 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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D20 PEY is a 1996 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 83,865 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 D20 PEY, 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 30 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 D20 PEY registered?

D20 PEY is a 1996 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is D20 PEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D20 PEY shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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