MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN POLOs year 1985

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Pass percent:48.86%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN POLO year 1985 passes without issue)

Based on:5,735 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	560
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	468
Headlamp aim out of alignment	412
Brake pipe excessively corroded	344
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	339
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	284
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	212
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	194
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	168
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	137
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	135
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	126
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	116
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	109
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	107
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	97
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	96
Registration plate issues	90
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	89
Rear brake binding	87
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	83
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	81
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	80
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	79
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	78
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	77
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	75
Centre Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	72
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	71
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	70
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	69
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	67
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	65
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	65
Rear brake application uneven	64
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	64
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	63
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	56
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	53
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	53
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	49
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	48
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	48
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	45
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	44
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	44
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	44
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	43
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	41
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	40
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	40
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	40
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	40
Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	40
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	39
Brake hose damaged	39
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	38
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	37
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	37
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	37
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	34
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	34
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	33
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	32
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	31
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	31
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	29
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	29
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	29
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	29
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	27
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	27
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	27
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	27
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	26
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	25
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	24
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	24
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	23
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	23
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	23
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	23
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	22
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	22
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	22
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Windscreen has damage	21
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	21
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	21
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	21
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	20
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	20
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	19
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	18
Front brake application uneven	18
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	18
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	17
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	16
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	16
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	16
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	15
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	15
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	15
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	15
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	15
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	15
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	14
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	14
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	14
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	13
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	13
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Windscreen washer not working	12
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Centre Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	12
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	12
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	12
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	12
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	11
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	11
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
An item not tested \|Manual\|	11
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	11
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	11
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	11
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	10
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	10
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	10
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	9
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	9
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	9
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	9
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	9
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	9
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9

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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN POLOs year 1985

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