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OJK 794R

1977 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

4,846 mi
Last recorded4,846 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Polo55,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJK 794R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 4,846 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 2,946 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 2,920 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 1,591 miles

Oil leak

fuel tank has small dent in it

Fail 4 Jul 2014 1,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

fuel tank has small dent in it

Pass 18 Jun 2013 97,732 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 97,732 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 16 May 2012 94,419 miles

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 94,419 miles

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 88,782 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 84,135 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2008 84,133 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 84,050 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

heavy corrosion on offside rear chassis rail

indicator switch faulty (temp repair carried out)

nearside front wiper blade splitting

nearside rear outer wheelarch heavily corroded

oil breather pipe on rear of engine split

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2006 83,180 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 83,180 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fuel line rubbing on master cylinder

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2005 81,927 miles

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

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

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

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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OJK 794R is a 1977 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OJK 794R, 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

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What year was OJK 794R registered?

OJK 794R is a 1977 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 June 1977.

Is OJK 794R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJK 794R shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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