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A175 MVU

1984 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

73,565 mi
Last recorded73,565 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Polo70,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA175 MVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,565 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 73,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 73,339 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 73,339 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 73,022 miles

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

rear of offside sill surface corrosion

Fail 22 May 2009 73,015 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

rear of offside sill surface corrosion

Pass 23 May 2008 71,348 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 71,348 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 67,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 67,000 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 63,101 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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A175 MVU is a 1984 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 A175 MVU, 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 A175 MVU registered?

A175 MVU is a 1984 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 April 1984.

Is A175 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A175 MVU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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