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B125 AFJ

1985 Volkswagen Polo

Yellow Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,189 mi
Last recorded98,189 miles
Recorded on24 May 2007
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Polo70,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB125 AFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2007 98,189 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 May 2007 98,189 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2006 98,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/front valance corroded

oil leak

sill guards fitted

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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B125 AFJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Polo in Yellow with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 70,605 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 B125 AFJ, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B125 AFJ registered?

B125 AFJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is B125 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B125 AFJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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