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F123 RYT

1989 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,739 mi
Last recorded104,739 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Polo79,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF123 RYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 104,739 miles

oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

no front bumper fitted at time of test

no n/s mirror

Fail 18 Apr 2016 104,728 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

no front bumper fitted at time of test

no n/s mirror

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 102,674 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 102,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 95,927 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 91,135 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

some wear in steering rack but not considered excessive

Pass 7 Sep 2007 91,135 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

some wear in steering rack but not considered excessive

Pass 13 May 2006 82,311 miles

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

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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F123 RYT is a 1989 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F123 RYT, 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 F123 RYT registered?

F123 RYT is a 1989 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 April 1989.

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