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C13 VWB

1989 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,557 mi
Last recorded145,557 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Polo79,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 VWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 145,557 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 145,557 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 145,557 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 141,368 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 139,690 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 May 2018 139,690 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2017 139,010 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 139,006 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 138,917 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 138,907 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 138,871 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 138,871 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 138,412 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 138,065 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 137,710 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 137,484 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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C13 VWB is a 1989 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 C13 VWB, 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 C13 VWB registered?

C13 VWB is a 1989 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 April 1989.

Is C13 VWB safe to buy?

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