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F22 WES

1990 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,891 mi
Last recorded70,891 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Polo80,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF22 WES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 70,891 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 70,230 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 69,850 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 May 2020 67,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 63,599 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight play in nearside front strut top mount

Pass 21 May 2018 59,798 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 59,798 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 58,081 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 58,081 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 54,673 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 50,666 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 50,565 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 50,565 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 49,920 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 49,210 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 48,443 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 47,059 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 46,292 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 46,292 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 45,219 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 45,219 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 43,517 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 42,432 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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F22 WES is a 1990 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 80,294 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 F22 WES, 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 36 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 F22 WES registered?

F22 WES is a 1990 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is F22 WES safe to buy?

The MOT history for F22 WES shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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