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OTF 403R

1977 Volkswagen Polo

Yellow Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,417 mi
Last recorded27,417 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Polo55,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTF 403R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 May 2012 27,417 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 26,309 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 25,850 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,666 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,262 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 24,776 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 22,833 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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OTF 403R is a 1977 Volkswagen Polo in Yellow with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 OTF 403R, 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 OTF 403R?

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What year was OTF 403R registered?

OTF 403R is a 1977 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 March 1977.

Is OTF 403R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTF 403R shows 7 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 OTF 403R have outstanding finance?

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