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GUI 8349

1995 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,260 mi
Last recorded123,260 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Polo86,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUI 8349
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 123,260 miles

SRS light on

Pass 2 Apr 2011 121,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside track rod end gaitors split

nearside front tyre side wall has a cut in it

non obligatory mirror missing

SRS light on

child seat incorrectly fitted and insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2010 118,929 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 118,914 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f lower ball joint nut, possibly not of locking type

Pass 27 Mar 2009 116,971 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 113,714 miles

Oil leak

crack in o/s/r lense

n/s sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2008 113,660 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

crack in o/s/r lense

n/s sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2007 109,523 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 105,427 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 105,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GUI 8349 is a 1995 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GUI 8349, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GUI 8349 registered?

GUI 8349 is a 1995 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is GUI 8349 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUI 8349 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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