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MBD 991V

1979 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,280 mi
Last recorded64,280 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Polo48,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBD 991V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 64,280 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 64,280 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 55,328 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 55,117 miles

corrosion to nearside outer sill panel

Fail 23 Oct 2006 55,117 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

corrosion to nearside outer sill panel

Pass 3 Nov 2005 54,839 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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MBD 991V is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,093cc 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 MBD 991V, 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

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What year was MBD 991V registered?

MBD 991V is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 November 1979.

Is MBD 991V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBD 991V 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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