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CCA 197S

1978 Volkswagen Polo

Yellow Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,801 mi
Last recorded51,801 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2006
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Polo43,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCA 197S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2006 51,801 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 51,801 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 48,491 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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CCA 197S is a 1978 Volkswagen Polo in Yellow with a 895cc 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 CCA 197S, 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 CCA 197S?

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What year was CCA 197S registered?

CCA 197S is a 1978 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is CCA 197S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CCA 197S 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 CCA 197S have outstanding finance?

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