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DXI 8562

1995 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,232 mi
Last recorded127,232 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Polo86,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXI 8562
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 127,232 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 127,232 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 120,801 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Gearbox oil leak.

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 120,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Gearbox oil leak.

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 108,857 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 97,701 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 97,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes covered in underseal

o/s/f headlight cracked but not affecting pattern

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight playin inner rack joints

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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DXI 8562 is a 1995 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DXI 8562, 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.

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What year was DXI 8562 registered?

DXI 8562 is a 1995 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is DXI 8562 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DXI 8562 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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