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J108 EPW

1992 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,014 mi
Last recorded32,014 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Polo82,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ108 EPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2015 32,014 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 27,101 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise nearside wiper blade split at end

Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,171 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 24,208 miles

Oil leak

dampness around o/s cv gaiter

Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,150 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

coolant light on dash

offside front top suspenion mount has slight play

oil light on dash

Fail 17 Feb 2011 23,150 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

alternator belt frayed

coolant light on dash

offside front top suspenion mount has slight play

oil light on dash

Pass 25 Feb 2010 21,954 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 20,801 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 20,704 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,536 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 20,344 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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J108 EPW is a 1992 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J108 EPW, 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 J108 EPW registered?

J108 EPW is a 1992 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 April 1992.

Is J108 EPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J108 EPW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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