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E113 WWE

1988 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,269 mi
Last recorded39,269 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Polo78,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE113 WWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 39,269 miles

Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 39,269 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,770 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 25 Apr 2008 37,770 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 1 May 2007 36,862 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 36,862 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E113 WWE is a 1988 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 78,278 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 E113 WWE, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E113 WWE registered?

E113 WWE is a 1988 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E113 WWE safe to buy?

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