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P724 KYC

1997 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

132,841 mi
Last recorded132,841 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Polo78,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP724 KYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2015 132,841 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front and rear suspection vert hard

n/s/f floor rusted and holded

Fail 8 Dec 2014 130,743 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

vehicles tracking needs attention

Pass 15 Jan 2014 120,289 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2014 120,289 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 117,052 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear sills corroded

hand brake travel

oil leaks

slight damage to nearside rear seatbelt

Fail 16 Jan 2013 117,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear sills corroded

hand brake travel

nearside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm on raised tread

offside front tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm on raised tread

oil leaks

slight damage to nearside rear seatbelt

Pass 20 Jan 2012 111,717 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 111,717 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 110,207 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 106,028 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 106,028 miles

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

SLIGHT BLOW FRONT EXHAUST JOINT

BRAKE FLUID RES CAP DAMAGED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE DISCS UNDERCUT

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL, SIDE MOVEMENT

N/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

O/S FRONT TYRE N EARING LEGAL LIMIT

O/S REAR BUMP STOP U/S

Pass 11 Mar 2008 99,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake fluid reservoir cap warning indicator not woking correctly

rear bumper slightly insecure on offside corner

Fail 11 Mar 2008 99,360 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake fluid reservoir cap warning indicator not woking correctly

rear bumper slightly insecure on offside corner

Pass 9 Mar 2007 86,700 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 86,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

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

headlamp eyebrow insecure nearside

offside handbrake cable outer casing corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2006 81,470 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 81,470 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

N/s front wishbone bush peeling †

Fail 21 Feb 2006 81,271 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside 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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P724 KYC is a 1997 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 78,269 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 P724 KYC, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P724 KYC registered?

P724 KYC is a 1997 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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