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A120 AWP

1984 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,241 mi
Last recorded53,241 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Polo70,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA120 AWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 53,241 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 52,438 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 51,009 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 51,009 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 49,265 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 49,265 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 47,392 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 45,402 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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A120 AWP is a 1984 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A120 AWP, 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 A120 AWP registered?

A120 AWP is a 1984 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 March 1984.

Is A120 AWP safe to buy?

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