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F120 GAG

1989 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,576 mi
Last recorded49,576 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2007
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Polo79,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF120 GAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2007 49,576 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 49,576 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 43,464 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 43,464 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

brake pedal rubber starting to split

front brake discs wearing thin

rear exhaust mounts starting to split

Pass 7 Jun 2005 38,659 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 38,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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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F120 GAG is a 1989 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F120 GAG, 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 F120 GAG registered?

F120 GAG is a 1989 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F120 GAG safe to buy?

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