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A197 YDA

1984 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,785 mi
Last recorded79,785 miles
Recorded on4 May 2006
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Polo70,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA197 YDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 4 May 2006 79,785 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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

both outer sills showing corrosion

oil leak

rear beam axle corroded

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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A197 YDA is a 1984 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 A197 YDA, 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 A197 YDA registered?

A197 YDA is a 1984 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 May 1984.

Is A197 YDA safe to buy?

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