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PMP 241R

1977 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,938 mi
Last recorded53,938 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Polo55,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMP 241R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 53,938 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 53,276 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 52,318 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 50,184 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 50,184 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PMP 241R is a 1977 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PMP 241R, 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 PMP 241R?

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What year was PMP 241R registered?

PMP 241R is a 1977 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 1977.

Is PMP 241R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMP 241R shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PMP 241R have outstanding finance?

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