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G120 KFV

1990 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,569 mi
Last recorded42,569 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Polo80,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG120 KFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 42,569 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 42,498 miles

Axle corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 41,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 39,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure/suspension components has surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2022 39,720 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both spring are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 39,133 miles

Front Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 37,582 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 35,937 miles

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

Rear brake lines showing signs of rust

Fail 1 Jul 2018 35,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear brake lines showing signs of rust

Pass 5 Jun 2017 33,682 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake lines rusty

Pass 7 May 2016 29,553 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly and offside front (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 28,542 miles

os number plate lamp is dim

Fail 14 Apr 2015 28,542 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

os number plate lamp is dim

Pass 26 Apr 2014 26,591 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 25,019 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 23,383 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 22,181 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 20,322 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 18,994 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 18,294 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 17,102 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 16,004 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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G120 KFV is a 1990 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G120 KFV, 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 G120 KFV registered?

G120 KFV is a 1990 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 January 1990.

Is G120 KFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G120 KFV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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