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J305 SPY

1993 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,922 mi
Last recorded125,922 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Polo81,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ305 SPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2008 125,922 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 125,911 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 120,714 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 120,714 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 115,819 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2006 115,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front 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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J305 SPY is a 1993 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 81,774 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 J305 SPY, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J305 SPY registered?

J305 SPY is a 1993 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 May 1993.

Is J305 SPY safe to buy?

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