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F108 RJF

1989 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,738 mi
Last recorded78,738 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Polo79,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF108 RJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2008 78,738 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 78,737 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 70,600 miles

front inner wing brake pipes slightly corroded and slight play in nearside front shock absorber top bush

Pass 21 Feb 2006 68,935 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 68,928 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/f seat will not tilt

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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F108 RJF is a 1989 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F108 RJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F108 RJF registered?

F108 RJF is a 1989 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 March 1989.

Is F108 RJF safe to buy?

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