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A695 PNA

1973 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1263cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,764 mi
Last recorded188,764 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA695 PNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,263cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 188,764 miles

Oil leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2007 187,246 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 187,246 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 183,555 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 183,432 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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A695 PNA is a 1973 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,263cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A695 PNA, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A695 PNA registered?

A695 PNA is a 1973 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is A695 PNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A695 PNA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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