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G4 OSW

1991 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,165 mi
Last recorded125,165 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Polo86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 OSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 125,165 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 124,005 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 124,002 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 123,618 miles

reverse lamp not working.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 123,423 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 122,987 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 122,987 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 122,694 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 122,406 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 122,009 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 121,233 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 121,233 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 120,615 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 120,615 miles

Fuel system component leaking @ fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 119,277 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 118,033 miles

brake pipe corroded @ n/s/r

corrosion to both rear sills

Pass 28 Jul 2012 115,821 miles

o/s/r sill damage on lip

Pass 22 Jun 2011 112,808 miles

rear sills corroded os/ns

Pass 25 Jun 2010 105,433 miles

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.

Fail 25 Jun 2010 105,433 miles

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.

Fail 27 Mar 2010 105,418 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 96,949 miles

Handbrake cable insecure.

N/S wiper blade split

Rear exh. box in a poor condition.

Wear noted to front brake discs - pads low.

Fail 19 Mar 2009 96,949 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 92,952 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 92,924 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 90,334 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 90,326 miles

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

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 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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