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A117 PFV

1984 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,589 mi
Last recorded69,589 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2007
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Polo70,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA117 PFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2007 69,589 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 69,587 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 62,015 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 62,015 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 55,295 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2005 55,295 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front wiper blades starting to split

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

condition of sunvisors

fuel tank slightly corroded

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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A117 PFV is a 1984 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 70,646 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 A117 PFV, 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 42 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 A117 PFV registered?

A117 PFV is a 1984 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 May 1984.

Is A117 PFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A117 PFV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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