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A677 FNR

1983 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,314 mi
Last recorded102,314 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Polo68,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA677 FNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 102,314 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 102,143 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2021 101,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 101,925 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 101,512 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake Cable Securing Bracket Corroded

Offside Front Folding Seat Cable Snapped, Seat Still Folds

Offside Front Seat Belt Slow To Retract

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over Axle Beam (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Sills Corroding

Unable To Open Boot From Outside

Pass 1 Feb 2018 101,011 miles

Lights on/off switch may have intermittent defect

Localized brake pipe corrosion

Sills/areas corroding

Spare tyre flat, no boot access (key)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 101,009 miles

Emissions not tested No idle without choke (7.3.A.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Lights on/off switch may have intermittent defect

Localized brake pipe corrosion

Sills/areas corroding

Spare tyre flat, no boot access (key)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 100,779 miles

Oil leak engine ()

both outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 100,559 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 100,350 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine oil leak

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2015 100,350 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine oil leak

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 100,128 miles

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

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

both outter sills showing slight corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2014 100,126 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both outter sills showing slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2013 99,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded

o/s headlight glass chipped

Fail 28 Jan 2013 99,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded

o/s headlight glass chipped

Pass 31 Jan 2012 99,712 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers seat unable to tip

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

o/s head lamp glass chipped

passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

various oil leaks

Pass 27 Jan 2011 99,411 miles

surface corrosion on outer sills

Pass 29 Jan 2010 99,118 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s headlight chipped

slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2009 98,733 miles

n/s sill corroded

tail gate lock faulty

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 98,459 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2007 97,819 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 97,819 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 97,370 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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A677 FNR is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 A677 FNR, 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 A677 FNR registered?

A677 FNR is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 October 1983.

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