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B527 MKP

1992 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,035 mi
Last recorded164,035 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2006
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Polo82,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB527 MKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2006 164,035 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2006 164,035 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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B527 MKP is a 1992 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 82,590 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 B527 MKP, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B527 MKP?

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What year was B527 MKP registered?

B527 MKP is a 1992 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 February 1992.

Is B527 MKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B527 MKP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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