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G119 VKM

1990 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,325 mi
Last recorded98,325 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Polo80,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG119 VKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 98,325 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 90,018 miles

advise new wiper blades

advise rear brake insp, o/s/r service readings low, (but do lock)

advise rear transverse brake pipe corroding

centre exhaust box fouling heat shields

front brakes discs poor and pads low

front strut mounts minor play

fuel filter dirty

n/s/f cv boot perished

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

oil filter weaping oil

suspect air leak in engine bay, co very low, hc very high

Fail 14 Jul 2009 90,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

advise new wiper blades

advise rear brake insp, o/s/r service readings low, (but do lock)

advise rear transverse brake pipe corroding

centre exhaust box fouling heat shields

front brakes discs poor and pads low

front strut mounts minor play

fuel filter dirty

n/s/f cv boot perished

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

oil filter weaping oil

suspect air leak in engine bay, co very low, hc very high

Pass 17 Jul 2008 85,929 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)

gear box oily

Fail 28 Jun 2008 85,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2007 79,247 miles

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

O/S Number plate lamp connections are severely corroded.will need replacing in very near future

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 79,247 miles

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

O/S Number plate lamp connections are severely corroded.will need replacing in very near future

Pass 23 Jun 2006 76,960 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 74,387 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G119 VKM is a 1990 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 G119 VKM, 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 G119 VKM registered?

G119 VKM is a 1990 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 1990.

Is G119 VKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G119 VKM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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