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G4 OPC

1992 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

137,506 mi
Last recorded137,506 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Polo82,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 OPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 137,506 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 137,198 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer/inner sill-floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer/inner sill-floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel filter/pump mounting loose.

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel filler neck. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 136,818 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 136,395 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 136,215 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 135,999 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 135,999 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 134,403 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 133,815 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 132,633 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 132,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 131,796 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 130,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2016 130,683 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view arms inscure (8.2.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 129,728 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 128,334 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 127,460 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 127,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 121,684 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 121,684 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 121,682 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 117,771 miles

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

joint between centre/rear exhaust leaking.

n/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

o/s+n/s/f flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

oil leak.

Fail 21 Jun 2011 117,771 miles

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

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

joint between centre/rear exhaust leaking.

n/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

o/s+n/s/f flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

oil leak.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 111,477 miles

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

joint between centre/rear exhausts leaking.

n/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

play in top steering colum bearing/bush.

Fail 15 Jun 2010 111,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

joint between centre/rear exhausts leaking.

n/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

play in top steering colum bush/bearing.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 107,026 miles

joint between centre/rear exhaust leaking.

oil leak.

play in top steering colum bush.

Fail 5 Jun 2009 107,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

joint between centre/rear exhaust leaking.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

oil leak.

play in top steering colum bush.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 102,669 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 99,732 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 95,659 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 95,659 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FRONT PADS WEARING LOW

KNOCK FROM STEERING WHEN ROCKED

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OPC is a 1992 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 82,590 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 OPC, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G4 OPC is a 1992 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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