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IIL 4873

1992 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,904 mi
Last recorded110,904 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Polo82,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIL 4873
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 110,904 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 110,904 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2008 107,635 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 107,635 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2007 104,635 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

engine breather pipe collapsed.

moderate play in n/s/f top strut mounting.

one washer jet on n/s/f not working.

Fail 18 Apr 2007 104,614 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine breather pipe collapsed.

moderate play in n/s/f top strut mounting.

oil filler cap missing and oil level on minimum.

one washer jet on n/s/f not working.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 101,394 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 101,394 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both rear indicators cracked .

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat,seat belt inspected as best as possible.

front number plate 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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IIL 4873 is a 1992 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 IIL 4873, 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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IIL 4873 is a 1992 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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