MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,985 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion/repairs to inner sills and floor pans
corrosion/repairs to floors/inner sills
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NLY 978P is a 1976 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 NLY 978P, 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
How do I check the history of NLY 978P?
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What year was NLY 978P registered?
NLY 978P is a 1976 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 May 1976.
Is NLY 978P safe to buy?
The MOT history for NLY 978P shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does NLY 978P have outstanding finance?
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