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F126 AHF

1989 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,420 mi
Last recorded59,420 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Polo79,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF126 AHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 59,420 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 59,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 58,542 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 58,542 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2007 57,467 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 96,824 miles

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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F126 AHF is a 1989 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F126 AHF, 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

How do I check the history of F126 AHF?

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What year was F126 AHF registered?

F126 AHF is a 1989 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is F126 AHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F126 AHF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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