MOT Status
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63,868 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
O/s/f floor and sill slightly damaged.
O/s/r sill slightly deteriorating.
Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
O/s/f floor and sill slightly damaged.
O/s/r sill slightly deteriorating.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
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
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
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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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