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AGW 920T

1978 Volkswagen Polo

Yellow Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,509 mi
Last recorded62,509 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2007
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Polo43,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGW 920T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2007 62,509 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 62,509 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 56,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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AGW 920T is a 1978 Volkswagen Polo in Yellow with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 43,750 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 AGW 920T, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AGW 920T?

You can check the full history of AGW 920T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AGW 920T registered?

AGW 920T is a 1978 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 August 1978.

Is AGW 920T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGW 920T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AGW 920T have outstanding finance?

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