MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,564 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
all tyres show uneven wear.
auxillary drive belt grooves show splits.
evidence of exhaust join leaks.
near side rear tyre tread worn low.
power assisted steering pump and associated pipes show oil/fluid contamination.
steering rack shows play.
under vehicle oil contamination.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
all tyres show uneven wear.
auxillary drive belt grooves show splits.
evidence of exhaust join leaks.
near side rear tyre tread worn low.
power assisted steering pump and associated pipes show oil/fluid contamination.
steering rack shows play.
under vehicle oil contamination.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
exhaust corroded, holed and leaking gas's.
front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.
off and near side front headlamp glass protectors fitted.
off and near side rear tyres tread show deep splits.
power assisted steering drive pump and associated pipes and hose's show oil contamination.
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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A8 OTV is a 1996 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 A8 OTV, 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.
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What year was A8 OTV registered?
A8 OTV is a 1996 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 August 1996.
Is A8 OTV safe to buy?
The MOT history for A8 OTV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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