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KLD 434V

1979 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

40,896 mi
Last recorded40,896 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Polo48,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLD 434V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 40,896 miles

both front top strut mounts noted worn

both front track control arm bushes perished

bulkhead corroded around steering rack mounts

car body noted very rusty

car underneth noted very rusty

engine burning oil badly

exhaust noted very rusty

f/n/s flexi brake hose noted very close to wheel rim on full lock

f/n/s indicator lense cracked

f/o/s wing corroded and hoeld in places

r/n/s outer sill badly damaged

r/o/s wheel bearing noted noisy

rear exhaust mounts badly perished

rear metal brake pipes noted corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2010 40,893 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front top strut mounts noted worn

both front track control arm bushes perished

bulkhead corroded around steering rack mounts

car body noted very rusty

car underneth noted very rusty

engine burning oil badly

exhaust noted very rusty

f/n/s flexi brake hose noted very close to wheel rim on full lock

f/n/s indicator lense cracked

f/o/s wing corroded and hoeld in places

r/n/s outer sill badly damaged

r/o/s wheel bearing noted noisy

rear exhaust mounts badly perished

rear metal brake pipes noted corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,849 miles

Corrosion noted on the front brake discs. The O/S/R brake is noisy in operation.

Corrosion noted on the front of the O/S outer sill, and top of the O/S/F wing. Several areas of the underside has been patch repaired.

Oil leak noted from the gearbox.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

The O/S/R road wheel rim is corroded.

The engine is burning and leaking oil.

Wear noted on the N/S/F top strut mount.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 40,710 miles

body and underside very rusty in places

engine burning oil

exhaust very rusty & mountings poor

f/n/s indicator damaged

hand brake cable rusty

r/o/s wheel very rusty at inner rim!

Fail 11 Nov 2008 40,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

body and underside very rusty in places

exhaust very rusty & mountings poor

f/n/s indicator damaged

hand brake cable rusty

r/o/s wheel very rusty at inner rim!

Pass 15 Nov 2007 40,513 miles

body and underside very rusty in places

exhaust rusty

f/n/s headlamp reflector por

hand brake cables rusty

metal brake pipes rusty in places

r/o/s wheel very rusty

top mountings worn

Fail 15 Nov 2007 40,513 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hand brake cables rusty

metal brake pipes rusty in places

r/o/s wheel very rusty

top mountings worn

body and underside very rusty in places

exhaust rusty

f/n/s headlamp reflector por

Pass 16 Nov 2006 40,450 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 40,450 miles

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

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

both front top suspension mouts noted worn

car in genral noted very rusty

exhaust noted rusty

front brake discs noted coroded and worn

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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KLD 434V is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KLD 434V, 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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KLD 434V is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 October 1979.

Is KLD 434V safe to buy?

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