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IAZ 2914

1995 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,112 mi
Last recorded156,112 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Polo86,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIAZ 2914
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 156,112 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 152,544 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 147,142 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 147,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 141,768 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 133,817 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 124,641 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 117,634 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 108,529 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 108,507 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 102,378 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 95,806 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 95,806 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

non obligatory mirror damaged

offside flexible brake hose ferrule coroded

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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IAZ 2914 is a 1995 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 IAZ 2914, 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 IAZ 2914 registered?

IAZ 2914 is a 1995 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is IAZ 2914 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IAZ 2914 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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