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BYF 950T

1979 Volkswagen Polo

Orange Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,823 mi
Last recorded74,823 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Polo48,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYF 950T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 74,823 miles

o/s/f tyre wall cracking n/s/r getting low

Fail 18 May 2015 74,819 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f tyre wall cracking n/s/r getting low

Pass 8 Apr 2014 73,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 73,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 72,315 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 72,311 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 72,267 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 72,170 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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BYF 950T is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo in Orange with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BYF 950T, 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 BYF 950T registered?

BYF 950T is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 June 1979.

Is BYF 950T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYF 950T shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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