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A166 MCG

1983 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,100 mi
Last recorded106,100 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Polo68,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA166 MCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 106,100 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 105,567 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 105,030 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 105,030 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 104,503 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 103,650 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Rear Wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 102,752 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 102,275 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 101,672 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 101,220 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH IN SIDEWALLS.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 100,692 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

outer walls on both front tyres cracking

Fail 15 Nov 2016 100,692 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

outer walls on both front tyres cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2015 100,045 miles

Nearside Rear tyre casing is starting to separate.

coolant leak from engine

Fail 20 Nov 2015 100,042 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre casing is starting to separate.

coolant leak from engine

Pass 2 Dec 2014 99,061 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 98,252 miles

Oil leak

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust rubbers cracking

front tyres on 3mm

rear tyers due to age

small splits to both the front wipers

Fail 26 Nov 2013 98,252 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust rubbers cracking

front tyres on 3mm

rear tyers due to age

small splits to both the front wipers

Pass 26 Nov 2012 97,453 miles

front wiper blades split

play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Nov 2012 97,453 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front wiper blades split

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Nov 2011 96,820 miles

Corrosion on end of sill o/s

Pass 29 Nov 2010 96,284 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 95,743 miles

Corrosion at rear of o/s sill

Pass 25 Nov 2008 94,969 miles

leak from rear exhaust joint

leaks from engine and gearbox

slight grooving on front brake discs

slight play in both front suspension top mountings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Nov 2007 93,573 miles

Fuel filler neck rusty

Fail 28 Nov 2007 93,573 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Centre rubber exhaust mount perished

Fuel filler neck rusty

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f brake squeakes when rotated

Pass 1 Dec 2006 92,174 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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A166 MCG is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 A166 MCG, 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 A166 MCG registered?

A166 MCG is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 1983.

Is A166 MCG safe to buy?

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