MOT Status
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43,563 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
brake pedal has slight travel
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
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
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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?
The MOT history for E145 FPC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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