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BJZ 7574

1996 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,948 mi
Last recorded71,948 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Polo83,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 7574
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2007 71,948 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 71,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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BJZ 7574 is a 1996 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 BJZ 7574, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJZ 7574 registered?

BJZ 7574 is a 1996 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is BJZ 7574 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJZ 7574 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJZ 7574 have outstanding finance?

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