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H186 YYE

1991 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,570 mi
Last recorded91,570 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Polo86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH186 YYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 91,570 miles

All tyres worn close to legal limit.

Child seat fitted to nearside rear.

Engine oil leak.

Fail 30 Oct 2015 91,549 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All tyres worn close to legal limit.

Child seat fitted to nearside rear.

Engine oil leak.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 May 2014 76,490 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

o/s washer require's adjustment

Pass 15 May 2014 76,490 miles

o/s washer require's adjustment

Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,216 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r brake pipe rusty

rear exhaust mounts are perished

Fail 29 Apr 2013 72,216 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre exhaust blow

engine oil leak

n/s/r brake pipe rusty

rear exhaust mounts are perished

Pass 11 May 2012 67,024 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 67,024 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 62,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 56,524 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,713 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,924 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 49,737 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 46,438 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 46,438 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 YYE is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo in Red 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 H186 YYE, 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 YYE registered?

H186 YYE is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 January 1991.

Is H186 YYE safe to buy?

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