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V816 DLA

1999 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,458 mi
Last recorded92,458 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Polo70,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV816 DLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2008 92,458 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 92,458 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 76,170 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 76,170 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight cracking on front number plate.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 53,040 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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V816 DLA is a 1999 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 70,316 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 V816 DLA, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V816 DLA?

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What year was V816 DLA registered?

V816 DLA is a 1999 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V816 DLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V816 DLA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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