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A709 GRK

1983 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,320 mi
Last recorded11,320 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Polo68,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA709 GRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 11,320 miles

both front seat mechanisms worn

Fail 15 May 2015 11,249 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front seat mechanisms worn

both nearside front and nearside rear wheel bearings not tested due to brakes binding

Fail 3 Sep 2012 95,268 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 95,268 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 60,599 miles

drivers door corroded on inside panel

front exhust mount broken

n/s/r tyre worn low close to limit in center

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from engine bay area

passenger sun visor clip missing

slight play o/s r wheel bearing

Fail 12 Sep 2011 60,599 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

drivers door corroded on inside panel

front exhust mount broken

n/s/r tyre worn low close to limit in center

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from engine bay area

passenger sun visor clip missing

slight play o/s r wheel bearing

Pass 7 Sep 2010 14,753 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 74,516 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 74,516 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 36,244 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2007 98,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 54,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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A709 GRK is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A709 GRK, 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 A709 GRK registered?

A709 GRK is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 1983.

Is A709 GRK safe to buy?

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