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EXI 1987

1995 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,245 mi
Last recorded127,245 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Polo86,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXI 1987
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 127,245 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 127,245 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs pitted front brake pads low

gearbox oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 119,872 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 112,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SRS LIGHT ON

Fail 24 Jul 2007 112,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SRS LIGHT ON

Pass 27 Apr 2006 102,043 miles

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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EXI 1987 is a 1995 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EXI 1987, 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 EXI 1987 registered?

EXI 1987 is a 1995 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 August 1995.

Is EXI 1987 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EXI 1987 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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