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F459 PUW

1971 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

235,941 mi
Last recorded235,941 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2005
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Polo85,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF459 PUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2005 235,941 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front indicator lens cracked

nearside rear light unit cracked

offside front driving lamp cracked

offside wiper rubber split

oil leak

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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F459 PUW is a 1971 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 85,302 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 F459 PUW, 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 55 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 F459 PUW?

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What year was F459 PUW registered?

F459 PUW is a 1971 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is F459 PUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F459 PUW shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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