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E152 BAO

1988 Volkswagen Polo

Gold Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,974 mi
Last recorded111,974 miles
Recorded on22 May 2006
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Polo78,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE152 BAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2006 111,974 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 111,968 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

centre exhaust rubber split

corrosion on outer sills chassis sections and under body panels

front floor holed both sides

n/s front indicator lens damaged

o/s rear tyre worn to limit

oil leak

slight play in both front strut top mountins

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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E152 BAO is a 1988 Volkswagen Polo in Gold with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E152 BAO, 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

How do I check the history of E152 BAO?

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What year was E152 BAO registered?

E152 BAO is a 1988 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 February 1988.

Is E152 BAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E152 BAO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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