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GBZ 3267

1991 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

15,135 mi
Last recorded15,135 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Polo86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBZ 3267
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 15,135 miles

nail in off side rear tyre

near side outer C V BOOT has small split

Fail 1 Jul 2008 15,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nail in off side rear tyre

near side outer C V BOOT has small split

Fail 20 Jun 2008 14,351 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nsf brake disc scored (inner)

nsr foot/handbrake weak

outer cv gaiters splitting

some play @ osf shocker top mount

Fail 12 Sep 2007 14,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake cable fouling on exhaust

Fail 3 Sep 2007 14,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2006 12,385 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 12,383 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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GBZ 3267 is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

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 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 GBZ 3267, 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 GBZ 3267 registered?

GBZ 3267 is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is GBZ 3267 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBZ 3267 shows 7 tests with a 28.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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