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P71 VRG

1996 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,348 mi
Last recorded106,348 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Polo83,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 VRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 106,348 miles

Oil leak

both sills have slight corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2009 96,841 miles

Both outer sills and rear wheel arches corroded and in poor condition

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2008 85,088 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 85,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 84,444 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2007 72,224 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake flexi retaining clip deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 72,224 miles

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

Nearside rear brake flexi retaining clip deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 65,121 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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P71 VRG is a 1996 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P71 VRG, 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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What year was P71 VRG registered?

P71 VRG is a 1996 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P71 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P71 VRG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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