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HAZ 5561

1995 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,688 mi
Last recorded106,688 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Polo86,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAZ 5561
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 106,688 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 106,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 101,755 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 101,755 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 95,556 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 95,555 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 90,820 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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HAZ 5561 is a 1995 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 HAZ 5561, 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 HAZ 5561 registered?

HAZ 5561 is a 1995 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is HAZ 5561 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAZ 5561 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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