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A152 XWO

1984 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,226 mi
Last recorded19,226 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2008
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Polo70,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA152 XWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2008 19,226 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 19,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 14,709 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 14,709 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 11,101 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 11,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides front suspension top mountings play.

oil leak

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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A152 XWO is a 1984 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,050cc 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 A152 XWO, 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

How do I check the history of A152 XWO?

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What year was A152 XWO registered?

A152 XWO is a 1984 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 May 1984.

Is A152 XWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A152 XWO 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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