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G114 MEP

1990 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,814 mi
Last recorded113,814 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Polo80,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG114 MEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 113,814 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 113,814 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 109,636 miles

slight rusting to spare wheel well

Pass 4 Nov 2006 106,756 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 106,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Oct 2006 106,750 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 103,815 miles

gearbox leaking oil

Fail 13 Oct 2005 103,815 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

avise gearbox oil leak

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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G114 MEP is a 1990 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G114 MEP, 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 G114 MEP registered?

G114 MEP is a 1990 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 June 1990.

Is G114 MEP safe to buy?

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