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R367 EKP

1998 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,976 mi
Last recorded68,976 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Polo73,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR367 EKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 68,976 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 68,976 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 62,714 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 59,592 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 54,682 miles

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 28 May 2009 51,067 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 51,064 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 44,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jun 2007 38,116 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 34,228 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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R367 EKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 73,020 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 R367 EKP, 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 28 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 R367 EKP registered?

R367 EKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R367 EKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R367 EKP shows 10 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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