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A159 MBV

1984 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

99,069 mi
Last recorded99,069 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2007
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Polo70,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA159 MBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2007 99,069 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Mar 2007 99,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 92,150 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 92,150 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 13 Jan 2006 94,853 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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A159 MBV is a 1984 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 A159 MBV, 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.

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What year was A159 MBV registered?

A159 MBV is a 1984 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 January 1984.

Is A159 MBV safe to buy?

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