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EGO 938T

1978 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,123 mi
Last recorded74,123 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Polo43,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGO 938T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 74,123 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing slight whine

o/side door outer door handle missing

Fail 2 Nov 2017 74,123 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing slight whine

o/side door outer door handle missing

Pass 10 Nov 2016 73,243 miles

Offside Front outer door handle missing

vehicle under carriage slightly corroded in various areas

Fail 2 Nov 2016 73,191 miles

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

Offside Front outer door handle missing

vehicle under carriage slightly corroded in various areas

Pass 12 Nov 2015 72,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front door handle missing

vehicle under carriage slightly corroded in various areas

Fail 2 Nov 2015 72,877 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing suspension are lower (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front door handle missing

vehicle under carriage slightly corroded in various areas

Pass 6 Nov 2014 72,321 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 71,828 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 71,411 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 71,196 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 70,875 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 70,502 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 70,214 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 69,879 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 69,115 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 68,665 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 68,665 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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EGO 938T is a 1978 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EGO 938T, 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 EGO 938T?

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What year was EGO 938T registered?

EGO 938T is a 1978 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 September 1978.

Is EGO 938T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGO 938T shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EGO 938T have outstanding finance?

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