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Y64 SPX

2001 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,086 mi
Last recorded97,086 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Polo66,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY64 SPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 97,086 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 97,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 85,684 miles

Both Headlamp Dipped Beam Patterns Weak

Offside Rear Brake Slight Bind

Fail 19 Sep 2014 85,608 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

all tyre valves partially trapped by wheel trim components.

both headlamp beam patterns weak.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 71,849 miles

Both front Wiperblades Split

Fail 11 Sep 2013 71,849 miles

Both front Wiperblades Split

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 71,225 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre perished

wipers split on ends

Pass 21 Sep 2012 60,143 miles

headlamp patterns slightly poor

indicator switch faulty

Pass 12 Sep 2011 48,801 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 48,801 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 45,535 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on the inner edges.

both front windows do not open.

engine warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 10 Sep 2010 45,535 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on the inner edges.

both front windows do not open.

engine warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,995 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 35,666 miles

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

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

O/S sill damaged.

Fail 6 Mar 2009 35,666 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

O/S sill damaged.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 31,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 26,076 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2006 21,006 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 21,006 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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Y64 SPX is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 66,587 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 Y64 SPX, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y64 SPX registered?

Y64 SPX is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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