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B6 KYJ

1991 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,716 mi
Last recorded78,716 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Polo86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 KYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 78,716 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 78,702 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside 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))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 75,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 70,874 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 66,771 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 63,929 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 63,197 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 59,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

all 4 inner wheel arches have witness marks of tyres fouling body but no contact over pit at time of test , presenter advise possibility of fouling when vehicle loaded

Fail 1 Jul 2010 63,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 63,823 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 59,802 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 57,625 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 57,403 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 56,748 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 56,509 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 56,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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B6 KYJ is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 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 B6 KYJ, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B6 KYJ is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 September 1991.

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