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H186 HPP

1991 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,893 mi
Last recorded17,893 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Polo86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH186 HPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 17,893 miles

offside front wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2012 17,893 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 13,935 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 11,418 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 8,005 miles

various brake hose ferules corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2009 8,005 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

various brake hose ferules corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2009 7,994 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

body damage on nearside and door very rusty

nearside front indicator lamp cracked

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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H186 HPP is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H186 HPP, 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 H186 HPP registered?

H186 HPP is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 April 1991.

Is H186 HPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H186 HPP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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