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B21 VOH

1990 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

56,066 mi
Last recorded56,066 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Polo80,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 VOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 56,066 miles

carburetter mounting defective

Fail 22 Apr 2021 56,066 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.25 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

carburetter mounting defective

Fail 26 Sep 2020 56,048 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both side bushes badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead below brake master cylinder (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened Slight play in top mounts when vehicle raised (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vac pipe leak by carburettor

Water pump noise ?

Pass 2 Oct 2019 55,506 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 55,506 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. not locking in position (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items on centre mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure rear mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both dips (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 52,624 miles

Electrical wiring insecure starter to alternator (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 52,623 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Chalk marked (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Handbrake cables hanging down underneath (1.1.6 (c))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Bottom bracket bolts missing (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Top mount bearing excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure Starter to alternator loom (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Topped up bottle (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 48,010 miles

play in both front seats

vehicles underbody and brake pipes heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Sep 2017 47,993 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

play in both front seats

vehicles underbody and brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Sep 2016 40,942 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 40,942 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 40,910 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 40,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 40,282 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 40,282 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 39,508 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 39,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Bonnet not staying shut+safety catch not working

Pass 11 Jan 2012 38,856 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

OSR Parking brake cable outer very corroded

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 38,856 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner 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)

Bonnet safety catch not working

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

OSR Parking brake cable outer very corroded

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 38,143 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 38,139 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet safety catch not working

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Middle of O/S outter sill corroded

Play in top front suspension mounts

Pass 18 Jan 2010 37,425 miles

Slight play in steering rack

corrosion to offside outter sill

Pass 14 Jan 2009 36,776 miles

corrosion to o/s outer sill slight noise NSR wheel bearing

Fail 14 Jan 2009 36,775 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to o/s outer sill slight noise NSR wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jan 2008 35,775 miles

Bonnet safety catch not working

o/s/ Outter sill corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2008 35,775 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Bonnet safety catch not working

o/s/ Outter sill corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2007 34,846 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 34,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear tyres sidewalls splitting badly †OSF tyre worn low on inner edge †Play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 16 Jan 2006 33,637 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perishing

slight play from both front top strut mounts

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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B21 VOH is a 1990 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 80,294 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 B21 VOH, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B21 VOH is a 1990 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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