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E19 BMG

1989 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

26,149 mi
Last recorded26,149 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Polo79,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 BMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 26,149 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 27,481 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 27,021 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 26,363 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 25,754 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 25,754 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 25,750 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 25,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 24,596 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 23,768 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 22,920 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 21,920 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 21,086 miles

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

fuel tank rusty

Fail 14 Nov 2007 21,086 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel tank rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2006 20,224 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 20,224 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 19,413 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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E19 BMG is a 1989 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 79,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 E19 BMG, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E19 BMG registered?

E19 BMG is a 1989 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 August 1989.

Is E19 BMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E19 BMG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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