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F121 VWP

1989 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

150,800 mi
Last recorded150,800 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Polo79,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF121 VWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 150,800 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 149,230 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 149,095 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 148,819 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 148,462 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 147,262 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 146,303 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 144,766 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 143,373 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 138,610 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 134,932 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

tyre on front axle are a different size to the rear

Pass 25 Sep 2009 124,163 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front floor corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2008 122,491 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Sep 2008 122,449 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Sep 2007 119,958 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 115,673 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

offside front wishbone inner bush worn

rear brake hose ferulles corroding

rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear under floor/sill backing areas rusting

Pass 8 Sep 2006 115,673 miles

offside front wishbone inner bush worn

rear brake hose ferulles corroding

rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear under floor/sill backing areas rusting

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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F121 VWP is a 1989 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 F121 VWP, 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 F121 VWP registered?

F121 VWP is a 1989 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 April 1989.

Is F121 VWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F121 VWP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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