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J78 EHS

1993 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,012 mi
Last recorded77,012 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Polo81,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ78 EHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 77,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 76,963 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 75,223 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 73,955 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 70,053 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 67,075 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 63,057 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 62,212 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 61,637 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 95,807 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 95,807 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 88,436 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 84,451 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)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 84,451 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 82,072 miles

exhaust very rusty and slight blow at rear box

r/o/s shock noted weeping

Fail 28 Oct 2006 82,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust very rusty and slight blow at rear box

r/o/s shock noted weeping

Pass 26 Oct 2005 76,157 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2005 76,157 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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J78 EHS is a 1993 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 J78 EHS, 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 J78 EHS registered?

J78 EHS is a 1993 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 August 1993.

Is J78 EHS safe to buy?

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