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P812 EAL

1996 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,214 mi
Last recorded110,214 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Polo83,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP812 EAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2010 110,214 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 94,423 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 85,793 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 80,337 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 73,779 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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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?

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