MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,284 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside headlamp loose
Washer jet not working on offside
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Reverse lights not working
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear brake....,,,,,.,,,,,, (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Reverse lights not working
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
oil leak
main beam tail tail inop
steering fouling with wire harness on lock to lock
Centre Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
main beam tail tail inop
steering fouling with wire harness on lock to lock
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear fuel pipe close to axle.
slight exhaust blow manifold.
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear fuel pipe close to axle.
slight exhaust blow manifold.
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A186 RBP is a 1984 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1984 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 70,646 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 A186 RBP, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A186 RBP is a 1984 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 February 1984.
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