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J103 MCT

1992 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,817 mi
Last recorded84,817 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Polo82,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ103 MCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 84,817 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)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 84,814 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 82,590 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 82,586 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 81,661 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the shoulders

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

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

The o/s rear tyre is perishing/cracking and is in poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2013 80,724 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN TO THE LEGAL WEAR LIMITS ( inner secondary tread bands worn almost smooth )

Rear silencer deteriorating and has some minor leaks.

Fail 17 Dec 2013 80,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN TO THE LEGAL WEAR LIMITS ( inner secondary tread bands worn almost smooth )

Rear silencer deteriorating and has some minor leaks.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 80,364 miles

Front bumper bars are very badly corroded.

Nearside front tyre worn very near to wear limits.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO WEAR LIMITS.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 79,778 miles

brake fluid cap damaged & repaired with tape.

o/s & n /s front tyre tread depths very close to legal limit on inner edges

Pass 13 Dec 2010 76,624 miles

alternator wire worn against anti roll bar.

off side front and near side front tyres worn near to limit in places on inner edge.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 75,854 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 75,393 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2007 75,028 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 75,028 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 74,161 miles

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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J103 MCT is a 1992 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J103 MCT, 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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J103 MCT is a 1992 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 April 1992.

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