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OHK 178P

1976 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,529 mi
Last recorded41,529 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Polo42,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHK 178P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 41,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

heavy wax oil to all of underside

suspension top mounts noisy

Pass 30 Sep 2021 40,430 miles

co 5.18 hc377

o/s/f tyre 2mm

slight noise rear wheel bearings

top leg mounts noisey

Pass 18 Sep 2020 39,817 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper suspension mount noisy

Offside Front tyre worn close to 2mm

Pass 21 Aug 2019 38,908 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper suspension mounts noisey. play in offside.

Nearside Front tyre worn to limit and edge.155/70R13

Pass 23 Jun 2018 37,234 miles

Front Upper suspension mounts noisey

Pass 1 Jul 2017 32,390 miles

exhaust poorly mounted and fouling front anti-roll bar

Pass 9 Jun 2016 29,929 miles

Steering system slightly rough and creaking (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 27,136 miles

both rear tyre treads getting low

Fail 9 Jul 2015 27,133 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 7 Oct 2011 26,394 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 26,255 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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OHK 178P is a 1976 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OHK 178P, 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 OHK 178P registered?

OHK 178P is a 1976 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 May 1976.

Is OHK 178P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHK 178P shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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