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OFR 499T

1979 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,236 mi
Last recorded48,236 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Polo48,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFR 499T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 48,236 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 47,652 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 47,648 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 46,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 40,989 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2006 31,011 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 30,958 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 25,579 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 25,577 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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OFR 499T is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OFR 499T, 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 OFR 499T registered?

OFR 499T is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 February 1979.

Is OFR 499T safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFR 499T shows 9 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 OFR 499T have outstanding finance?

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