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E142 KCP

1988 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

92,734 mi
Last recorded92,734 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Polo78,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE142 KCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 92,734 miles

vehicle has corrosion present on underside

Fail 13 Feb 2020 92,733 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

vehicle has corrosion present on underside

Pass 22 Jan 2019 91,548 miles

vehicle has corrosion present on underside

Fail 22 Jan 2019 91,548 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

vehicle has corrosion present on underside

Pass 16 Feb 2018 90,433 miles

Oil leak ()

vehicle has corrosion present on underside

Fail 13 Feb 2018 90,432 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

vehicle has corrosion present on underside

Pass 13 Feb 2017 89,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

vehicle has corrosion present on underside

Fail 30 Jan 2017 89,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

vehicle has corrosion present on underside

Pass 1 Feb 2016 87,974 miles

oil leak

vehicle has corrosion present on underside

Fail 1 Feb 2016 87,974 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 86,795 miles

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

Oil leak

vehicle has corrosion preasent on underside

Fail 27 Jan 2015 86,791 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 85,642 miles

Oil leak

vehicle has corrosion preasent on underside

Fail 15 Jan 2014 85,640 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 84,518 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2013 84,517 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 83,435 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2012 83,434 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 82,592 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 81,528 miles

gearbox is leaking oil

Fail 26 Jan 2010 81,528 miles

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

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

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

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

gearbox is leaking oil

Pass 26 Jan 2009 80,433 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 80,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 79,200 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 77,933 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 77,933 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fan belt noisy

Pass 5 Jan 2006 76,745 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 76,745 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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E142 KCP is a 1988 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 E142 KCP, 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 E142 KCP registered?

E142 KCP is a 1988 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 February 1988.

Is E142 KCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E142 KCP shows 28 tests with a 53.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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