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A219 THX

1983 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,428 mi
Last recorded73,428 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Polo68,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA219 THX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2007 73,428 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 73,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

N/S/F & BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED †NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE TREAD

Pass 16 Nov 2006 71,818 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 71,818 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 70,716 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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A219 THX is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 A219 THX, 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.

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What year was A219 THX registered?

A219 THX is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 December 1983.

Is A219 THX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A219 THX shows 5 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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