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F125 XLJ

1989 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,752 mi
Last recorded109,752 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2006
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Polo79,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF125 XLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2006 109,752 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 109,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 XLJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F125 XLJ registered?

F125 XLJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 April 1989.

Is F125 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F125 XLJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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