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AVA 542V

1979 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,578 mi
Last recorded53,578 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Polo48,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVA 542V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 53,578 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 53,578 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 53,548 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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AVA 542V is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AVA 542V, 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 AVA 542V registered?

AVA 542V is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is AVA 542V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVA 542V 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 AVA 542V have outstanding finance?

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