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A126 JSO

1984 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,232 mi
Last recorded128,232 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Polo70,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA126 JSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 128,232 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Oct 2018 128,232 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2012 128,196 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 128,098 miles

handbrake lever slight play in linkages

Pass 6 Jan 2011 125,101 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

play in handbrake lever linkages

Pass 21 Dec 2009 121,565 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 118,904 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 116,524 miles

handbrake lever travel getting high

slight play offside and nearside front suspension top mountings

Pass 4 Jan 2007 11,733 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 111,561 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

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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A126 JSO is a 1984 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A126 JSO, 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 A126 JSO registered?

A126 JSO is a 1984 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 February 1984.

Is A126 JSO safe to buy?

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