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LEV 600V

1979 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,654 mi
Last recorded39,654 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Polo48,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEV 600V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 39,654 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 37,445 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 37,425 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

both front brake flexi hoses perrishing

nearside front tyre sidewall perrishing

offside outter cv gaiter perrishing

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2010 36,534 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

both front brake flexi hoses perrishing

nearside front tyre sidewall perrishing

offside outter cv gaiter perrishing

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2007 35,152 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 35,152 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

exhaust corroded and slight blow

front bumper loose

front tyres perished

no rear seats fitted at time of test

oil leak

outer cv gaitors perished

play and lift in nearside front strut top mounting (on limit)

smell of fuel no signs of leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2006 33,532 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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LEV 600V is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 LEV 600V, 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 LEV 600V registered?

LEV 600V is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 October 1979.

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