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A790 UOE

1983 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,723 mi
Last recorded96,723 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Polo68,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA790 UOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 96,723 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 96,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 92,719 miles

suspention been lowered standard wheels and tyres fitted at time of test 155/r/13

Fail 8 Jul 2010 92,717 miles

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

suspention been lowered standard wheels and tyres fitted at time of test 155/r/13

Fail 7 Mar 2010 92,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel tank lower neck corroded

rear seat base insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2008 92,227 miles

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

offside front top shocker mount slight play

Pass 8 Aug 2007 91,786 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 91,244 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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A790 UOE is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A790 UOE, 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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A790 UOE is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A790 UOE safe to buy?

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