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P724 VEU

1997 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,960 mi
Last recorded106,960 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Polo78,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP724 VEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 106,960 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 106,960 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 95,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2006 90,270 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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P724 VEU is a 1997 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P724 VEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P724 VEU registered?

P724 VEU is a 1997 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P724 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P724 VEU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P724 VEU have outstanding finance?

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