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H101 RUX

1991 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,797 mi
Last recorded139,797 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Polo86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH101 RUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 139,797 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise rear seats been removed

Fail 20 Aug 2009 139,797 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise rear seats been removed

Pass 21 Aug 2008 130,138 miles

Advise on front exhaust system fouling on retaining bracket.

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 129,959 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Advise on front exhaust system fouling on retaining bracket.

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 119,696 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 111,386 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 109,482 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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H101 RUX is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H101 RUX, 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 H101 RUX registered?

H101 RUX is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 June 1991.

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