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NKJ 820P

1976 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,691 mi
Last recorded18,691 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Polo42,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKJ 820P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 18,691 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 18,626 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 18,229 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 18,193 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 18,146 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 18,091 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 18,012 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 17,909 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 17,733 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 17,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2014 17,602 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 17,504 miles

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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 17,433 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 17,409 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 17,108 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 17,108 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NKJ 820P is a 1976 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 42,221 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 NKJ 820P, 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 50 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 NKJ 820P registered?

NKJ 820P is a 1976 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 April 1976.

Is NKJ 820P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKJ 820P shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NKJ 820P have outstanding finance?

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