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CWL 640V

1979 Volkswagen Polo

Orange Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests20 (9 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

46,546 mi
Last recorded46,546 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Polo48,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWL 640V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2018 46,546 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow to read (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 71,227 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 71,225 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2016 69,508 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)

engine oil leak

Fail 14 May 2016 69,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper cap missing (6.1.C.1)

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 Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper cap missing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper cap missing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper cap missing (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 63,953 miles

brake pedal operation low

Fail 24 Sep 2013 63,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

brake pedal operation low

Fail 8 Aug 2013 63,952 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2012 60,811 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 60,811 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 May 2012 68,011 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 Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 60,836 miles

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 19 Apr 2011 60,810 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 31 Mar 2010 60,810 miles

front top stut castle nuts seem to have limited adjustment

Fail 29 Mar 2010 60,810 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

top front struts castle nuts seem to have limited adjustment

Pass 18 Apr 2009 60,810 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight corrosion to underbody

Fail 12 Oct 2007 60,810 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 60,810 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 60,810 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 60,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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CWL 640V is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo in Orange with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

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 CWL 640V, 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.

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CWL 640V is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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