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A689 GDF

1983 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,923 mi
Last recorded67,923 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Polo68,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA689 GDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 67,923 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 43,346 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear towing eye has a corroded and broken mounting point

Fail 28 Nov 2008 66,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

headlamp main beam telltale not working

rear towing eye has a corroded and broken mounting point

Fail 22 Dec 2007 66,336 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

electrical wiring insecure- possible fire risk

no rear seats

Pass 12 Dec 2006 62,662 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 60,020 miles

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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A689 GDF 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 66.7%.

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 A689 GDF, 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 A689 GDF registered?

A689 GDF is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 September 1983.

Is A689 GDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A689 GDF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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