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M737 FVV

1971 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,545 mi
Last recorded99,545 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Polo85,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM737 FVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 99,545 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 99,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 94,283 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 94,283 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 88,511 miles

surface rust developing on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 31 Jan 2006 82,568 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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M737 FVV is a 1971 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 85,302 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 M737 FVV, 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 55 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 M737 FVV registered?

M737 FVV is a 1971 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is M737 FVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M737 FVV 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.

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