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A217 SDE

1984 Volkswagen Polo

Bronze Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,384 mi
Last recorded116,384 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Polo70,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA217 SDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 116,384 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corroded sills.

corrosion all over.

modified vehicle.

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 113,473 miles

car is heavily modified - some modifications are unusual

front brake flexis are poor - boarderline pass

general corrosion present

Fail 25 Jul 2013 113,473 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

car is heavily modified - some modifications are unusal

front flexis are boarderline - very soft

general corrosion present

o/s/f tyre poor

Pass 9 May 2012 110,667 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake cable rubbing on exhaust

play in steering rack

Fail 8 May 2012 110,676 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake cable rubbing on exhaust

play in steering rack

Pass 6 May 2011 108,053 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 103,574 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 103,574 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A217 SDE is a 1984 Volkswagen Polo in Bronze with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A217 SDE, 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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A217 SDE is a 1984 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 March 1984.

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