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OEB 219R

1977 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,900 mi
Last recorded51,900 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Polo55,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEB 219R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2007 51,900 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 51,900 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2006 45,550 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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OEB 219R is a 1977 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 55,443 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 OEB 219R, 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 49 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 OEB 219R?

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What year was OEB 219R registered?

OEB 219R is a 1977 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 1977.

Is OEB 219R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEB 219R shows 3 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.

Does OEB 219R have outstanding finance?

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