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B19 KGH

1989 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,158 mi
Last recorded165,158 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Polo79,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 KGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 165,158 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 165,036 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 148,596 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 127,668 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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B19 KGH is a 1989 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 79,836 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 B19 KGH, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B19 KGH registered?

B19 KGH is a 1989 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is B19 KGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 KGH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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