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A9 SGF

1991 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,801 mi
Last recorded118,801 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Polo86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 SGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 118,801 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 118,714 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 118,619 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 118,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between center and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 118,575 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between center and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 118,563 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 118,562 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 118,274 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission suspect gear selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 118,272 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission suspect gear selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2009 117,317 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 113,621 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 113,118 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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A9 SGF is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 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 A9 SGF, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A9 SGF registered?

A9 SGF is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is A9 SGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 SGF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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