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3709 HJ

1987 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,862 mi
Last recorded108,862 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Polo73,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3709 HJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 108,862 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 108,853 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 108,366 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 108,364 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 106,964 miles

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 104,979 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 102,527 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 102,214 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 102,186 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 100,811 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 97,897 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 97,888 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 94,400 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 90,754 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 87,328 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 83,973 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 80,453 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 76,065 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 1 Oct 2012 76,001 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 72,573 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 69,646 miles

offside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Fail 4 Oct 2010 69,627 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 66,555 miles

nearside rear tyre showing age on inner sidewall

Pass 3 Oct 2008 60,266 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 60,256 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 56,072 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 52,107 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 46,865 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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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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