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ABV 199R

1977 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,548 mi
Last recorded93,548 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Polo55,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABV 199R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 93,548 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 83,279 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 77,493 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 77,493 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 77,493 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 74,014 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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ABV 199R is a 1977 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 55,443 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 ABV 199R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABV 199R registered?

ABV 199R is a 1977 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 April 1977.

Is ABV 199R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABV 199R shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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