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A208 GBC

1983 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,823 mi
Last recorded78,823 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Polo68,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA208 GBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 78,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively binding on rotation (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

brakes tested with decelerometer car too low for rollers

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 May 2015 76,504 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 76,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 72,726 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 72,726 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 72,722 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 70,296 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 67,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 67,427 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 67,427 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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A208 GBC is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 A208 GBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A208 GBC?

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What year was A208 GBC registered?

A208 GBC is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 December 1983.

Is A208 GBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A208 GBC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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