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E111 HPF

1988 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,264 mi
Last recorded73,264 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Polo78,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE111 HPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 73,264 miles

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

floor corroded at offside front

main beam warning light not working

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2013 73,264 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

floor corroded at offside front

main beam warning light not working

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2012 70,601 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2012 70,601 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 67,201 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2011 67,201 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2009 62,961 miles

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

Rear no.plate deteriorating.

Fail 1 Dec 2009 62,942 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear no.plate deteriorating.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 58,943 miles

VERY BAD OIL LEAK , REAR NUMBERPLATE UNCLEAR

Pass 30 Nov 2007 53,972 miles

BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM HEADGASKET,RUNNING ONTO ALTERNATOR.POTENTIAL FIRE RISK.

OFFSIDE REAR FOOTBRAKE WEAK.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 48,961 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 48,898 miles

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 40,489 miles

Head gasket leaking oil onto alternator.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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E111 HPF is a 1988 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 78,278 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 E111 HPF, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E111 HPF registered?

E111 HPF is a 1988 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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