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LGN 678V

1979 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,285 mi
Last recorded41,285 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Polo48,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGN 678V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 41,285 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 33,995 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 33,995 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2014 33,799 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 31,045 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 31,045 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 26,173 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 26,173 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 25,733 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 25,457 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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LGN 678V is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LGN 678V, 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 LGN 678V?

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What year was LGN 678V registered?

LGN 678V is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is LGN 678V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGN 678V shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LGN 678V have outstanding finance?

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