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J103 PNH

1992 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,373 mi
Last recorded145,373 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Polo82,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ103 PNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 May 2011 145,373 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 135,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2006 120,707 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2006 120,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2006 103,895 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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 PNH is a 1992 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J103 PNH, 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 J103 PNH registered?

J103 PNH is a 1992 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 June 1992.

Is J103 PNH safe to buy?

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