MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,897 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A173 RBP is a 1984 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 A173 RBP, 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 A173 RBP registered?
A173 RBP is a 1984 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 February 1984.
Is A173 RBP safe to buy?
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