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G4 OUU

1991 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

100,055 mi
Last recorded100,055 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Polo86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 OUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 100,055 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 100,055 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 100,055 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 195,827 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 188,819 miles

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

Nearside Front door sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 188,819 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front door sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 181,348 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 178,433 miles

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2015 177,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 177,390 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to underside and inner sills of vehicle

fuel tank restraining straps corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 176,646 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

chips in windscreen

Pass 31 Aug 2012 175,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 174,278 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 173,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 172,400 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 169,790 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 169,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 169,147 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 166,328 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 OUU is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OUU, 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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What year was G4 OUU registered?

G4 OUU is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 June 1991.

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