MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,606 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both sill have slight corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel lines slight corroded at fuel filter
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Return spring missing and plastic rod housing missing. Not operating as intended (1.1.17 (a))
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Both sill have slight corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel lines slight corroded at fuel filter
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))
Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended all (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
t/belt cover insecure
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
small wiper fitted to offside front
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight leak from exhaust front pipe.
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight leak from exhaust front pipe.
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G4 OCW is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 G4 OCW, 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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G4 OCW is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1991.
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