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G117 DAJ

1990 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,230 mi
Last recorded132,230 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Polo80,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG117 DAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 132,230 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 127,362 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 122,664 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

tracking adjusted [uneven tyre wear]

Fail 19 Sep 2011 122,664 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

tracking adjusted [uneven tyre wear]

Pass 6 Oct 2010 118,196 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 112,841 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 112,841 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 107,116 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 101,983 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 101,983 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 97,157 miles

brake is sligtly spongy!

Fail 16 Oct 2006 97,150 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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G117 DAJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G117 DAJ, 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 G117 DAJ registered?

G117 DAJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 January 1990.

Is G117 DAJ safe to buy?

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