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G4 OJP

1993 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,680 mi
Last recorded77,680 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Polo81,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 OJP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 77,680 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 77,544 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 77,522 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2023 77,428 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2022 77,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower coilover bush/bolt slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 77,126 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Front Steering system fouling Wheel rim fouling Tie rod on lock (2.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling Coilover (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tie Rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower coilover bush/bolt slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drivshaft bolt loose

Pass 22 Oct 2010 77,026 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2010 77,006 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2009 76,622 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 76,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 76,506 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2007 73,173 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 73,172 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 71,445 miles

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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G4 OJP is a 1993 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OJP, 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 G4 OJP registered?

G4 OJP is a 1993 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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