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G10 AFH

1990 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,422 mi
Last recorded101,422 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Polo80,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG10 AFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 101,422 miles

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 98,252 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 95,603 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 94,157 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 93,701 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 93,434 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 91,052 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 88,660 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 88,660 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 87,703 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 87,703 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Sits against wheel in lock. (3.6.B.4a)

Side repeater incorrect colour N/s & O/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 80,108 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 77,678 miles

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

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

left rear tyre cracking on sidewall.accident damage at right front frontpanel

Fail 22 Nov 2011 77,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

left rear tyre cracking on sidewall.accident damage at right front frontpanel

Pass 27 Nov 2010 73,824 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 73,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 72,095 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2008 67,892 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 67,892 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 64,171 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 60,153 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 56,320 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 56,320 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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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G10 AFH is a 1990 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 G10 AFH, 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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G10 AFH is a 1990 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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