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H187 DDH

1991 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,206 mi
Last recorded116,206 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Polo86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH187 DDH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 116,206 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 116,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2010 112,503 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 102,429 miles

NO REAR SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

SLIGHT KNOCK FROM OFFSIDE FRONT POSSIBLE BRAKE PADS

Fail 7 Nov 2008 94,051 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 94,051 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 85,776 miles

Rear tyres have cracks in tread.

Pass 11 Nov 2006 82,272 miles

Brake master cylinder cap cracked.

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2006 82,272 miles

Brake master cylinder cap cracked.

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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H187 DDH is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 H187 DDH, 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 H187 DDH registered?

H187 DDH is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 January 1991.

Is H187 DDH safe to buy?

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