MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,214 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front bottom arm bushes starting to split
coolant level low
corrosion build up around o/s/f subframe mounting area
engine / gearbox oil leaks
front brake discs slightly corroded / lipped
n/s/r tyre worn on edges / slight damage to outer side wall
o/s/f tyre worn on edges
o/s/r shock absorber damp
o/s/r tyre cracked around tread area
rear number plate damaged
rear wheel arches starting to corrode
rear wiper blade missing
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P812 EAL is a 1996 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 P812 EAL, 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 P812 EAL registered?
P812 EAL is a 1996 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 October 1996.
Is P812 EAL safe to buy?
The MOT history for P812 EAL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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