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A140 RYW

1983 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,226 mi
Last recorded66,226 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Polo68,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA140 RYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2008 66,226 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

body work has dents

nearside front tyre has cuts < 25mm.

nearside front wing insecure

offside rear tyre has cracks

Pass 4 Aug 2008 66,226 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

body work has dents

nearside front tyre has cuts < 25mm.

nearside front wing insecure

offside rear tyre has cracks

Fail 30 Jul 2007 64,937 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Jul 2007 64,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 31 Jul 2006 63,892 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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A140 RYW is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A140 RYW, 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.

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What year was A140 RYW registered?

A140 RYW is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A140 RYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A140 RYW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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