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K108 FRP

1993 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

83,959 mi
Last recorded83,959 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Polo81,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK108 FRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2008 83,959 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre punctured

all exhaust rubbers splitting

Pass 13 Dec 2006 82,986 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 82,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear shock has slight 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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K108 FRP is a 1993 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 81,774 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 K108 FRP, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K108 FRP registered?

K108 FRP is a 1993 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 May 1993.

Is K108 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K108 FRP shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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