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J109 OFV

1992 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,067 mi
Last recorded122,067 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Polo82,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ109 OFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2008 122,067 miles

Bad oil leak, contaminating anti roll bar bushes

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2008 121,981 miles

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

Bad oil leak, contaminating anti roll bar bushes

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 119,281 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2007 119,281 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2006 115,514 miles

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

n/s rear tyre has slight bulge on inner wall

rear box has temporary mounting

Fail 30 Aug 2006 115,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s rear tyre has slight bulge on inner wall

rear box has temporary mounting

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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J109 OFV is a 1992 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J109 OFV, 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 J109 OFV registered?

J109 OFV is a 1992 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 January 1992.

Is J109 OFV safe to buy?

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