MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,207 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion to sills,floorpans,suspension mounts,oil leak,front top shock mounts have play
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion to sills,floorpans,suspension mounts,oil leak,front top shock mounts have play
corrosion to floorpans,sills,suspension mounts,shock mounts,o/s/f brake hose perishing,oil leak
Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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)
corrosion to floorpans,sills,suspension mounts,shock mounts,o/s/f brake hose perishing,oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
play in top shock mounts,corrosion to suspension mounts
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion to floorpans,plat front top shock mounts
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FPJ 780V is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FPJ 780V, 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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What year was FPJ 780V registered?
FPJ 780V is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 December 1979.
Is FPJ 780V safe to buy?
The MOT history for FPJ 780V shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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