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E129 RFD

1988 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,047 mi
Last recorded88,047 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2007
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Polo78,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2007 88,047 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 88,035 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 RFD is a 1988 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 RFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E129 RFD registered?

E129 RFD is a 1988 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 January 1988.

Is E129 RFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E129 RFD shows 2 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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