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E151 WWE

1988 Volkswagen Polo

Orange Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,121 mi
Last recorded52,121 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Polo78,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE151 WWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 52,121 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 39,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 39,469 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Inner Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 38,358 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 38,356 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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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E151 WWE is a 1988 Volkswagen Polo in Orange with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E151 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E151 WWE registered?

E151 WWE is a 1988 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 January 1988.

Is E151 WWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E151 WWE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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