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PJZ 5147

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,656 mi
Last recorded149,656 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJZ 5147
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2021 149,656 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre steel rim ()

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective alloy, flat ()

Pass 11 Aug 2020 144,521 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2019 130,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 130,569 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 117,933 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 117,741 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 105,040 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Aug 2017 104,191 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And worn bald (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And rear silencer and center pipe clamp corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 92,430 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 92,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 85,228 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 70,325 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 56,047 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 56,047 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,419 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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PJZ 5147 is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 57,384 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 PJZ 5147, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PJZ 5147 is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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