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F16 LYD

1995 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,123 mi
Last recorded41,123 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Polo86,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 LYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 41,123 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 41,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 38,501 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2016 31,795 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 28,892 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 22,976 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Feb 2012 21,760 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 21,643 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 21,577 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 21,382 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 20,861 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 20,105 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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F16 LYD is a 1995 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 F16 LYD, 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 F16 LYD registered?

F16 LYD is a 1995 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 January 1995.

Is F16 LYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F16 LYD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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