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F125 UBJ

1989 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,355 mi
Last recorded76,355 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Polo79,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF125 UBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 76,355 miles

Oil leak

near side rear slight brake bind

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 76,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 24 Sep 2008 73,183 miles

both sides rear flexy hoses perished and metal ferrules corroded

exhaust system held on with cable ties and existing rubbers perrished

wipers worn

Fail 23 Sep 2008 73,175 miles

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

both sides rear flexy hoses perished and metal ferrules corroded

exhaust system held on with cable ties and existing rubbers perrished

wipers worn

Pass 19 Oct 2007 65,227 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 65,200 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F125 UBJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F125 UBJ, 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 F125 UBJ registered?

F125 UBJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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