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A680 SFB

1983 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,909 mi
Last recorded97,909 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2007
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Polo68,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA680 SFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2007 97,909 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 71,904 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 67,717 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 67,717 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 67,201 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 67,201 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

battery insecure

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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A680 SFB is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,050cc 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 A680 SFB, 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 A680 SFB registered?

A680 SFB is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 October 1983.

Is A680 SFB safe to buy?

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