MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Oil leak
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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
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
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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
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
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
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
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 †
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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P724 KYC is a 1997 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 January 1997.
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