MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,723 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
suspention been lowered standard wheels and tyres fitted at time of test 155/r/13
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front top shocker mount slight play
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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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What year was A790 UOE registered?
A790 UOE is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1983.
Is A790 UOE safe to buy?
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