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A139 TPO

1983 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

71,080 mi
Last recorded71,080 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Polo68,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA139 TPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 71,080 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2012 71,080 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 71,021 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 70,331 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 70,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 70,153 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 70,153 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 63,824 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 63,824 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 59,662 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 59,662 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 57,598 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 57,598 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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A139 TPO is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 68,664 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 A139 TPO, 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 43 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 A139 TPO registered?

A139 TPO is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 November 1983.

Is A139 TPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A139 TPO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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