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E129 PUH

1988 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,186 mi
Last recorded97,186 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Polo78,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE129 PUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 97,186 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 97,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 94,365 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 94,365 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 92,305 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 92,305 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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E129 PUH is a 1988 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 78,278 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E129 PUH, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E129 PUH registered?

E129 PUH is a 1988 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 January 1988.

Is E129 PUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E129 PUH shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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