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A360 TWN

1983 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,173 mi
Last recorded40,173 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Polo68,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA360 TWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 May 2009 40,173 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

very slight roughness on n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Aug 2008 39,167 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 37,286 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2007 37,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2006 32,922 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 32,922 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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A360 TWN is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A360 TWN, 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

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What year was A360 TWN registered?

A360 TWN is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 August 1983.

Is A360 TWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A360 TWN shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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