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EJU 257T

1979 Volkswagen Polo

Yellow Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,322 mi
Last recorded64,322 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2006
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Polo48,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJU 257T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2006 64,322 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 May 2006 64,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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EJU 257T is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo in Yellow with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EJU 257T, 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

How do I check the history of EJU 257T?

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What year was EJU 257T registered?

EJU 257T is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 June 1979.

Is EJU 257T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJU 257T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJU 257T have outstanding finance?

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