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GRO 210T

1979 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

64,476 mi
Last recorded64,476 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Polo48,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRO 210T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 64,476 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 64,243 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 64,239 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 64,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 64,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 60,401 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 60,386 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

145/80/13 o/s/r tyre perishing slightly

carberater and fuel hoses damp no signs of fuel leaks

front discs slightly pitted

front wheels slightly damaged

middle exhaust rubber perishing

movement in both front top strut mounts

n/s/r wheel damaged

oil leaks around engine/gearbox/steering rack

slight interaction on rear lights

slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

small hole in n/s/f wheel arch

Pass 3 Jul 2007 55,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front top strut bearings have slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2006 50,821 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 50,758 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2005 391,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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GRO 210T is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GRO 210T, 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

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What year was GRO 210T registered?

GRO 210T is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 July 1979.

Is GRO 210T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRO 210T shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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