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A279 HKD

1983 Volkswagen Polo

Brown Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,705 mi
Last recorded76,705 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Polo68,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA279 HKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 76,705 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 74,857 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 72,001 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 70,571 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 69,767 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 66,875 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 62,131 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 57,998 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 53,683 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 50,379 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 50,377 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 49,886 miles

handbrake cagle fouling fuel tank

o/s rea and n/s frony brakes binding slightly

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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A279 HKD is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo in Brown with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 A279 HKD, 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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A279 HKD is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 1983.

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