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E141 KWK

1988 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,197 mi
Last recorded89,197 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Polo78,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE141 KWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 89,197 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine has oil leaking

Pass 2 Dec 2010 89,162 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 89,162 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 88,835 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2009 88,834 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2008 88,821 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 88,791 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 88,791 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 88,535 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 88,535 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn bold on inner edges

front tracking toe out

Fail 16 Nov 2005 88,523 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front tyres bold on inner edges.

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

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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E141 KWK is a 1988 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 78,278 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 E141 KWK, 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 E141 KWK registered?

E141 KWK is a 1988 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 January 1988.

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