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F105 NPP

1989 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,541 mi
Last recorded96,541 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Polo79,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF105 NPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 96,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper strut top mount corroded

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

light corrosion to both front flitches

Pass 30 Apr 2025 96,059 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall light cracking

Nearside sill repaired and covered in underseal

Offside Front tyre inner side wall cracking

Offside sill to floor repaired and covered in underseal

all brake pipes covered in underseal

all suspension components covered in underseal

Fail 30 Apr 2025 96,048 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall light cracking

Nearside sill repaired and covered in underseal

Offside Front tyre inner side wall cracking

Offside sill to floor repaired and covered in underseal

all brake pipes covered in underseal

all suspension components covered in underseal

Pass 8 May 2024 95,643 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes on vehicle covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill outter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 95,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes on vehicle covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill outter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 94,924 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 93,634 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive offside and nearside floor to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 93,508 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive offside and nearside floor to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 92,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 89,978 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 87,171 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 87,127 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 84,170 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

condition of n/s cv boot

Pass 3 Apr 2017 81,115 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 80,997 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 77,336 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 72,850 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 66,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 61,890 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 57,942 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust in poor condition

offside rear indicator light lense broken but still showing the correct colour

Pass 26 Feb 2010 52,477 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 49,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 49,349 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 44,716 miles

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

both outside body sills heavily corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2008 44,716 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both outside body sills heavily corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2007 38,286 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 38,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 34,624 miles

dust caps on front calipers missing

n/s/f + rear tyres wearing on insides

Fail 21 Mar 2006 34,624 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

dust caps on front calipers missing

n/s/f + rear tyres wearing on insides

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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F105 NPP is a 1989 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F105 NPP, 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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F105 NPP is a 1989 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 April 1989.

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