MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,165 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
reverse lamp not working
Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification no suspension travel (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification no suspension travel (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear suspension lowered but does have suspension travel.
reverse lamp not working
reverse lamp not working.
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel system component leaking @ fuel filter (7.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
brake pipe corroded @ n/s/r
corrosion to both rear sills
o/s/r sill damage on lip
rear sills corroded os/ns
Battery insecure
O/S/F wheel bearing slightly noisey.
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.
Battery insecure
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
O/S/F wheel bearing slightly noisey.
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Battery insecure
Heavey surface corrosion to both rear outer sills.
Long footbrake travel.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/S/R tyre getting low.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Handbrake cable insecure.
N/S wiper blade split
Rear exh. box in a poor condition.
Wear noted to front brake discs - pads low.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Handbrake cable insecure.
N/S wiper blade split
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both o/s & n/s wing mirrors slightly insecure
both rear sills starting to corrode
front wipers starting to smear
fuel tank filler neck to tank corroding
n/s/f wheel slightly dammaged
oil leaks
rear brake pipe across rear axel corroding
slight travel in foot brake
traces of fuel leaking from fuel tank breather
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
eng oil leaks
fuel tank filler kneck to tank corroding
n/s/f wing mirror slightly insecure
o/s/f wing mirror slightly insecure
rear brake pipe across axel slightly corroded
service brake poor n/s/r
signs of fuel leaking from tank breather
slight movement in o/s/f & n/s/f seat backs
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres are deteriorating on outer edges not showing structure yet
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G4 OSW is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 OSW, 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 OSW is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1991.
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