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F124 KKL

1989 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

971,349 mi
Last recorded971,349 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Polo79,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF124 KKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 971,349 miles

Front slight crack on no plate

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint top mount (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2016 970,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly top mount (2.5.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 May 2014 900,135 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2014 898,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 81,766 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2012 73,029 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 72,668 miles

noise from n/r wheelbearing

Pass 25 Mar 2010 72,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 72,274 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 71,687 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 71,687 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 70,935 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 70,935 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 70,096 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 70,096 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F124 KKL is a 1989 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F124 KKL, 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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F124 KKL is a 1989 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 July 1989.

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