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H180 AFR

1991 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,495 mi
Last recorded91,495 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Polo86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH180 AFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 91,495 miles

High rear brake inbalance 26%

Battery insecure

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Petrol cap surround badly corroded (not in a structural area)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 91,460 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Battery insecure

Front Bumper insecure ()

High rear brake inbalance 26%

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Petrol cap surround badly corroded (not in a structural area)

Exhaust resting on the handbrake cable

Pass 20 Jul 2016 103,372 miles

Battery tray previously repaired, unable to ascertain effectiveness of repair due to battery.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 103,339 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Battery tray previously repaired, unable to ascertain effectiveness of repair due to battery.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 89,137 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 85,223 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 81,831 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

sun visor in swept area

Fail 26 Jun 2013 81,831 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

sun visor in swept area

Pass 28 Jun 2012 72,135 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 72,135 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 66,492 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 62,701 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside outer windscreen chipped

Fail 10 May 2010 62,701 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside outer windscreen chipped

Pass 7 May 2009 58,804 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 55,479 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 52,676 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 49,842 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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H180 AFR is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 H180 AFR, 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 H180 AFR registered?

H180 AFR is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 January 1991.

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