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FLP 749T

1979 Volkswagen Polo

Orange Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,982 mi
Last recorded16,982 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Polo48,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLP 749T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 16,982 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 16,982 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 16,961 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2009 16,961 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 16,945 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 16,945 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 16,889 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 16,843 miles

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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FLP 749T is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo in Orange with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FLP 749T, 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 FLP 749T?

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What year was FLP 749T registered?

FLP 749T is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 April 1979.

Is FLP 749T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLP 749T shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FLP 749T have outstanding finance?

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