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H106 OUH

1991 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,842 mi
Last recorded120,842 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Polo86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH106 OUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 120,842 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

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

Fail 3 Jan 2015 120,828 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 112,827 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front jacking point corroded

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

Some wear in steering rack

Fail 9 Dec 2013 112,822 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Offside front jacking point corroded

Offside front wheel bearing slighly noisy

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

Slight scraping from offside rear brake

Some wear in steering rack

Pass 4 Jan 2013 104,898 miles

Near side rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 2 Jan 2013 104,897 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Near side rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jan 2012 97,242 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 90,508 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 86,038 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 78,874 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 72,764 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 72,664 miles

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 71,920 miles

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2006 71,679 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 3 Feb 2006 71,679 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

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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H106 OUH is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 H106 OUH, 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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H106 OUH is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 February 1991.

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