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A674 WMC

1983 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,921 mi
Last recorded88,921 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2006
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Polo68,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA674 WMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2006 88,921 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2006 88,921 miles

Oil leak

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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A674 WMC is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 A674 WMC, 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 A674 WMC registered?

A674 WMC is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 October 1983.

Is A674 WMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A674 WMC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A674 WMC have outstanding finance?

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