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HIL 8872

1992 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,733 mi
Last recorded155,733 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Polo82,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 8872
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 155,733 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 155,520 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 154,001 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 153,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 150,878 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 150,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 146,990 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 142,515 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 137,695 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 132,495 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 128,586 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 124,419 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 119,066 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 119,066 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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HIL 8872 is a 1992 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 82,590 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 HIL 8872, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HIL 8872 registered?

HIL 8872 is a 1992 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is HIL 8872 safe to buy?

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