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E15 REV

1991 Volkswagen Polo

Purple Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

121,245 mi
Last recorded121,245 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Polo86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 REV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 121,245 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 121,239 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Unable to be tested due to offside front lower arm ball joint likely to become detached (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 115,181 miles

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

vehicle too low for brake rollers

Fail 21 Apr 2025 115,149 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested offside front lower arm ball joint insecure (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 104,472 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 104,453 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached gland nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 96,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 103,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 99,387 miles

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

Gear box has small oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre cracking up

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 97,631 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 97,631 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 94,746 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 27 Feb 2017 92,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 92,597 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 89,519 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Jun 2012 89,354 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 89,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 88,341 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

exhaust loose at mid joint

Fail 27 Sep 2010 88,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 78,439 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 78,439 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 77,561 miles

both rear wheel bearings noisey

centre silencer corroded

left front flexi hose cracked

top strut mounts play

Fail 14 Apr 2008 77,561 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear wheel bearings noisey

centre silencer corroded

left front flexi hose cracked

top strut mounts play

Fail 2 Apr 2007 74,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pipe corrosion

centre exhaust box corroded

flexi hose ends corroded

left front flexi hose cracked

steering column play

steering rack noisey

top strut mounts play

Pass 2 Apr 2007 74,822 miles

brake pipe corrosion

centre exhaust box corroded

flexi hose ends corroded

left front flexi hose cracked

steering column play

steering rack noisey

top strut mounts play

Pass 11 Apr 2006 72,475 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake travel

Fail 11 Apr 2006 72,475 miles

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

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

Handbrake travel

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

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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E15 REV is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo in Purple with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 E15 REV, 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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E15 REV is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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