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AUJ 123T

1979 Volkswagen Polo

Brown Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,760 mi
Last recorded38,760 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Polo48,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUJ 123T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 38,760 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 38,698 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 38,521 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 38,212 miles

Front Both front top shocker mounts have slight play

Fail 28 Jul 2014 38,196 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

alternater belt starting to crack

Pass 18 Dec 2012 37,623 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 37,619 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AUJ 123T is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo in Brown with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AUJ 123T, 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 AUJ 123T registered?

AUJ 123T is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 January 1979.

Is AUJ 123T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUJ 123T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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