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F777 RHW

1996 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,374 mi
Last recorded127,374 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Polo83,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF777 RHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2012 127,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f checkstrap missing

Pass 10 Jan 2011 120,329 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front suspension arm bushes seperating slightly

n/s/f flooring corroded but outside prescribed area

n/s/f tyre wall cut

n/s/r shock absorber slightly damp

o/s/r tyre wall perished suggest soon replacement

oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2011 120,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

front suspension arm bushes seperating slightly

n/s/f flooring corroded but outside prescribed area

n/s/f tyre wall cut

n/s/r shock absorber slightly damp

o/s/r tyre wall perished suggest soon replacement

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2009 10,660 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2009 10,660 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 90,022 miles

both front tyres getting low in places

front suspension arm bushes seperating

n/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2007 79,477 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 71,407 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 71,407 miles

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

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

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

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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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F777 RHW is a 1996 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 83,865 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 F777 RHW, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F777 RHW is a 1996 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 October 1996.

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