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E145 FPC

1988 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

43,563 mi
Last recorded43,563 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Polo78,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE145 FPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 43,563 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 43,563 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) carb base gasket split causing air leak (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 43,335 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 43,335 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 43,191 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 43,191 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect - Both headlamps aim incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 42,325 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 42,325 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 41,491 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 40,771 miles

brake pedal has slight travel

Fail 4 Nov 2020 40,771 miles

Emissions not tested due to carb gasket broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative carb base gasket broken , causing air leak (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pedal has slight travel

Pass 16 Apr 2019 38,638 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 38,515 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,296 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,967 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 37,297 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 37,297 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 37,154 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 37,154 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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E145 FPC is a 1988 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 E145 FPC, 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 E145 FPC registered?

E145 FPC is a 1988 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E145 FPC safe to buy?

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