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EIG 6132

1993 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,243 mi
Last recorded157,243 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Polo81,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIG 6132
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 157,243 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 157,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 155,180 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 155,180 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Coolant leak

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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EIG 6132 is a 1993 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 81,774 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 EIG 6132, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EIG 6132 registered?

EIG 6132 is a 1993 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is EIG 6132 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIG 6132 shows 4 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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