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F106 NYJ

1989 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,220 mi
Last recorded123,220 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Polo79,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF106 NYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 123,220 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 123,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body in genaral poor condition

damage to o/s/f wing

Fail 22 Nov 2008 113,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 113,549 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 105,151 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 105,151 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 95,837 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 95,828 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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F106 NYJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F106 NYJ, 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 F106 NYJ registered?

F106 NYJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 July 1989.

Is F106 NYJ safe to buy?

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