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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle has general corrosion
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle has general corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle has general corrosion
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Floor pan has small hole
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle has general corrosion
Vehicle has general corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle has general corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle has general corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front and rear tyres are not the same size
Nearside Front Suspension top mount has slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle has general corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front and rear tyres are not the same size
Nearside Front Suspension top mount has slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle has general corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front and rear tyres are not the same size
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Scrubbed on inner edge and side walls are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front back plate is badly corroded
Nearside Front suspension top mount has slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyres are scrubbed on edges
Rear exhaust mount has been modified
Sump is corroded
Vehicle has general corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front and rear tyres are not the same size
Nearside Front Tyre is scrubbed and has side wall damage
Nearside Front back plate badly corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mount has been modified
Rear both tyres scrubbed
Sump is corroded
Vehicle has general corrosion and both outer sills are covered with plastic
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front and rear tyres are not the same size
Nearside Front Tyre is scrubbed and has side wall damage
Nearside Front back plate badly corroded
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mount has been modified
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear both tyres scrubbed
Sump is corroded
Vehicle has general corrosion and both outer sills are covered with plastic
Both rear tyres are scrubbed on edges
Front and rear tyres are not the same size
Front anti roll bar bushes are perished and have some play
Near side front tyre has perished side walls
Near side front wheel bearing is noisy
Off side rear wheel bearing has slight play
Oil leak ()
Rear brake pipes corroded
Rear exhaust rubbers are perished
Sump is corroded
Vehicle has general corrosion
Both rear tyres are scrubbed on edges
Front and rear tyres are not the same size
Front anti roll bar bushes are perished
Near side front tyre has slight side wall damage
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake pipes are corroded
Sump is corrosion
Vehicle has general corrosion
All front anti roll bar bushes are perished
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake pipe has surface corrosion
Nearside Rear tyre has slight side wall damage
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front seat belt slow to retract
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both outer sills have plastic covers
Near side rear brake pipe has surface corrosion
Near side rear tyre has slight side wall damage
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Off side front seat belt is slow to retract
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion
Near side rear tyre has perished side walls
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Outer body sills are plastic coated
Rear exhaust mount rubbers are perishing
nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls
outer sills plastic covered
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls
outer sills plastic covered
offside rear tyre perishing on sidewall
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
offside rear tyre perishing on sidewall
nearside rear tyre showing age on inner sidewall
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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3709 HJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1987 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 73,392 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 3709 HJ, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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3709 HJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 November 1987.
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