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G40 NDT

1991 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,785 mi
Last recorded151,785 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Polo86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG40 NDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 151,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 151,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 148,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 27 Aug 2010 148,721 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 145,847 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 145,769 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 139,785 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 139,785 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 137,890 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 126,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G40 NDT is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G40 NDT, 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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G40 NDT is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 November 1991.

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