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A275 GFD

1983 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

70,191 mi
Last recorded70,191 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2008
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Polo68,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA275 GFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2008 70,191 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 70,191 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 70,184 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Unable to fully inspect brake lines due to excess underseal.

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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A275 GFD is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 A275 GFD, 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 A275 GFD?

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What year was A275 GFD registered?

A275 GFD is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 October 1983.

Is A275 GFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A275 GFD shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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