MOT Status
ValidMileage
106,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both Rear Wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ALL FOUR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH IN SIDEWALLS.
Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy
Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy
outer walls on both front tyres cracking
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
Nearside Rear tyre casing is starting to separate.
coolant leak from engine
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear tyre casing is starting to separate.
coolant leak from engine
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
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
front wiper blades split
play in both rear wheel bearings
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
Corrosion on end of sill o/s
Corrosion at rear of o/s sill
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
Fuel filler neck rusty
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
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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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A166 MCG is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 1983.
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