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G4 ORA

1992 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,537 mi
Last recorded116,537 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Polo82,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 ORA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 116,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2013 116,536 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2010 116,522 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 115,191 miles

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

handbrake cables starting to corrode

Fail 30 Dec 2009 115,191 miles

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

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

handbrake cables starting to corrode

Pass 20 Dec 2008 114,194 miles

handbrake cables corroding

Fail 5 Oct 2007 113,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 113,166 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 112,111 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 ORA is a 1992 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ORA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G4 ORA registered?

G4 ORA is a 1992 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is G4 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G4 ORA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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