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IBZ 4522

1992 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,055 mi
Last recorded160,055 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Polo82,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIBZ 4522
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 160,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

centre exhaust mount in poor condition

o/s/r brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

slight roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight travel on foot brake

Fail 1 Nov 2008 160,055 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

centre exhaust mount in poor condition

o/s/r brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

slight roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight travel on foot brake

Pass 7 Aug 2007 151,814 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 151,814 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight play in steering column

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight blow at exhaust manifold

Pass 15 Aug 2006 141,087 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 130,944 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 130,944 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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IBZ 4522 is a 1992 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 1992 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 82,590 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 IBZ 4522, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IBZ 4522 registered?

IBZ 4522 is a 1992 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is IBZ 4522 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IBZ 4522 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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