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H103 SKU

1991 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,406 mi
Last recorded120,406 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Polo86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH103 SKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 120,406 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

fuel pipe isecure

Fail 22 Mar 2010 120,406 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

fuel pipe isecure

Pass 17 Apr 2009 119,304 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)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 119,304 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 116,053 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 116,053 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 109,670 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 109,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 105,187 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 105,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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H103 SKU is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H103 SKU, 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 H103 SKU registered?

H103 SKU is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 February 1991.

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