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K104 CRP

1993 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,060 mi
Last recorded115,060 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Polo81,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK104 CRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2009 115,060 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion starting at lh/r floor pan

Pass 14 Oct 2009 115,060 miles

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

corrosion starting at lh/r floor pan

Pass 2 Aug 2008 104,765 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished

Fail 1 Aug 2008 104,765 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front flexi brake hoses perished

travle at hand brake

Pass 3 Aug 2007 97,657 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 97,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 90,514 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 90,514 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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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K104 CRP is a 1993 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K104 CRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K104 CRP?

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What year was K104 CRP registered?

K104 CRP is a 1993 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 1993.

Is K104 CRP safe to buy?

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