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A781 RGE

1983 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

89,122 mi
Last recorded89,122 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Polo68,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA781 RGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2008 89,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

near side rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2007 88,857 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 88,857 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 88,548 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 88,548 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 88,130 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 88,130 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A781 RGE is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 A781 RGE, 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 A781 RGE registered?

A781 RGE is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 October 1983.

Is A781 RGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A781 RGE shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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