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H180 EFJ

1991 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,254 mi
Last recorded141,254 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Polo86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH180 EFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2009 141,254 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 2 Feb 2009 141,254 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 22 Apr 2008 138,993 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2008 138,993 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 May 2007 130,987 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 130,987 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2006 120,822 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 120,822 miles

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)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight cracking front brake hoses .

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

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 EFJ is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 H180 EFJ, 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 H180 EFJ registered?

H180 EFJ is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 March 1991.

Is H180 EFJ safe to buy?

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