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CRH 821T

1978 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

81,613 mi
Last recorded81,613 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Polo43,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRH 821T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 81,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade split.Spare wheel well corroded too excess.* Near side rear chassis crroded too excess * glue type outer cv gaiter fitted to n/s/front..... *NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA.

Fail 28 Mar 2008 81,613 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade split.Spare wheel well corroded too excess.* Near side rear chassis crroded too excess * glue type outer cv gaiter fitted to n/s/front..... *NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA.

Fail 29 Jun 2007 81,593 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

rear valance corroded. †n/s/r chasis corroded. †both front wings corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2007 81,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs rusty

front wings corroded

rear valance corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2006 79,737 miles

both track rod end boots split

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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CRH 821T is a 1978 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 CRH 821T, 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.

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What year was CRH 821T registered?

CRH 821T is a 1978 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 October 1978.

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