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J876 PNV

1992 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,736 mi
Last recorded64,736 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Polo82,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ876 PNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2009 64,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front Registration plate cracked

front Tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Nov 2008 60,956 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 57,270 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 57,270 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 54,187 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 54,187 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

o/ & n/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2005 52,957 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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J876 PNV is a 1992 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J876 PNV, 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 J876 PNV registered?

J876 PNV is a 1992 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 June 1992.

Is J876 PNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J876 PNV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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