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G113 CDG

1990 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,090 mi
Last recorded123,090 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Polo80,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG113 CDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 123,090 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 103,699 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 103,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 79,646 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 75,001 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 69,258 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 60,706 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 59,531 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

offside wiper blade split

slight drag on both rear brakes

Pass 28 Jan 2015 59,531 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside wiper blade split

slight drag on both rear brakes

Pass 8 Mar 2013 59,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake fluid below maximum

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 16 Mar 2012 57,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake fluid below maximum

brake pads getting low

Fail 15 Mar 2012 57,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake fluid below maximum

brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Mar 2011 56,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

back box blowing and sleave joint blowing

Fail 21 Mar 2011 56,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

back box blowing and sleave joint blowing

Pass 16 Mar 2010 55,106 miles

both front flexi brake hoses cracking

off side rear light lens cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2009 53,977 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 53,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front lower bal joint rubber split

off side front lower ball joint rubber insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,369 miles

[NOTE] rocker box breather pipe split

both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

brake discs wearing

metal object in off side rear tyre

off side front tyre bad wear on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2007 44,223 miles

near side front tyre badly worn on both edges

Pass 21 Mar 2006 42,135 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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G113 CDG is a 1990 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G113 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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G113 CDG is a 1990 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 April 1990.

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