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H104 COU

1991 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,873 mi
Last recorded103,873 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Polo86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH104 COU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 103,873 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 103,873 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 94,825 miles

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Offside front rubber brake hose starting to perrish

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Play in nearside rear & offside rear wheel bearings

Slight grease leak from offside front outer drive shaft gaiter

Pass 24 Feb 2009 87,097 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2009 87,097 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2008 82,396 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 82,396 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 80,564 miles

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

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

engine missfire

Pass 9 Feb 2006 77,800 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking side wall

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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H104 COU is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 H104 COU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H104 COU registered?

H104 COU is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is H104 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H104 COU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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