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HAD 162V

1979 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,511 mi
Last recorded36,511 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Polo48,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAD 162V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 36,511 miles

Front and Rear tyres different sizes

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear tyres 'stretched' on rims

Fail 17 Aug 2018 36,485 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded battery tray (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached coil over locking nuts (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached coil over locking nuts (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower retaining bolt insecure (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

r/o/s wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 11 Mar 2017 32,579 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 30,498 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 30,477 miles

condensation in headlamps

corrosion to rear underside sills and o/s/f floor

n/s washer jet n/w

Fail 2 May 2006 30,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

accident repair to offside and nearside front chassis legs

both rear tyres worn and perished

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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HAD 162V is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HAD 162V, 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 HAD 162V?

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What year was HAD 162V registered?

HAD 162V is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is HAD 162V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAD 162V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HAD 162V have outstanding finance?

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