MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN POLOs year 1989

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Pass percent:47.05%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN POLO year 1989 passes without issue)

Based on:21,124 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	2867
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2075
Headlamp aim out of alignment	1798
Brake pipe excessively corroded	1484
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	1143
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1035
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	672
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	640
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	522
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	522
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	491
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	473
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	409
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	369
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	367
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	356
Rear brake binding	356
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	340
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	304
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	301
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	288
Registration plate issues	280
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	280
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	275
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	272
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	269
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	268
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	250
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	249
Centre Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	225
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	210
Rear brake application uneven	207
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	204
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	201
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	200
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	193
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	191
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	188
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	187
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	183
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	177
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	169
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	168
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	168
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	157
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	156
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	155
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	154
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	151
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	150
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	147
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	141
Brake hose damaged	134
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	130
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	127
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	121
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	121
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	117
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	117
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	116
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	115
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	113
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	112
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	112
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	112
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	111
Windscreen has damage	109
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	108
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	106
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	106
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	101
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	101
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	97
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	97
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	96
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	95
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	95
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	95
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	94
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	93
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	93
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	92
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	91
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	88
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	87
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	85
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	85
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	85
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	83
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	83
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	78
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	78
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	78
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	77
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	77
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	76
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	73
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	71
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	69
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	67
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	67
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	65
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	64
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	63
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	62
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	61
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	61
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	60
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	60
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	60
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	60
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	60
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	59
Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	58
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	56
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	56
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	56
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	55
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	55
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	54
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	54
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	53
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	53
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	51
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	51
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	51
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	49
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	48
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	48
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	47
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	46
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	46
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	46
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	44
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	44
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	43
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	43
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	43
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	42
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	42
An item not tested \|Manual\|	42
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	42
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	42
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	39
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	39
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	38
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	38
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	37
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	37
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	37
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	37
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	36
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	36
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	36
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	36
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	36
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	35
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	35
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	34

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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN POLOs year 1989

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