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G108 CDG

1990 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,721 mi
Last recorded54,721 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Polo80,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG108 CDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 54,721 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 54,556 miles

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

N/S front position (side) lamp flickering. Has LED bulbs fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2012 46,291 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 35,467 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 32,462 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 28,838 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 24,561 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 24,561 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 21,691 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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G108 CDG is a 1990 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G108 CDG, 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.

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What year was G108 CDG registered?

G108 CDG is a 1990 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 March 1990.

Is G108 CDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G108 CDG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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