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AUD 758V

1979 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,303 mi
Last recorded67,303 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Polo48,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUD 758V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 67,303 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 60,954 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 60,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 60,943 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

various corrsion to sills

Pass 8 Aug 2009 59,115 miles

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

front suspension lowerd using lowering springs

rear suspension lowerd using lowering springs

Fail 1 Aug 2009 59,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

front suspension lowerd using lowering springs

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear suspension lowerd using lowering springs

Fail 17 Jul 2008 58,524 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 58,524 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 58,414 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCES IN POOR CONDITION

N/S/R OUTTER SILL END STARTING TO CORO

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS

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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AUD 758V is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 48,990 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 AUD 758V, 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 47 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 AUD 758V registered?

AUD 758V is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 October 1979.

Is AUD 758V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUD 758V shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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