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F121 XLJ

1989 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

63,868 mi
Last recorded63,868 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Polo79,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF121 XLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 63,868 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 63,857 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 63,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 63,762 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 63,762 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Rear section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 62,574 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 61,635 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 61,635 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 60,861 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 60,859 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 60,791 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 60,743 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 60,531 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,208 miles

O/s/f floor and sill slightly damaged.

O/s/r sill slightly deteriorating.

Fail 21 Feb 2013 60,208 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

O/s/f floor and sill slightly damaged.

O/s/r sill slightly deteriorating.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 59,804 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 59,804 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 59,518 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 59,011 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 58,303 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 57,351 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2008 57,351 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 4 Apr 2007 56,169 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 55,114 miles

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 XLJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XLJ, 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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F121 XLJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 May 1989.

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