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POG 554R

1977 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,326 mi
Last recorded88,326 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Polo55,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOG 554R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 88,326 miles

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

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

both front tyres devoid of tread on inside edges

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 May 2015 84,790 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chassis rusted on o/s/r

no rear seat belts fitted

suspention lowered

Fail 6 May 2015 84,784 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chassis rusted on o/s/r

no rear seat belts fitted

suspention lowered

Pass 1 Apr 2014 80,825 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear shocks coilover height adjustable type fitted

engine conversion fitted

general underbody corrosion

vehicle lowered

wheels and tyres close to arches

Fail 26 Mar 2014 80,796 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear shocks coilover height adjustable type fitted

engine conversion fitted

general underbody corrosion

vehicle lowered

wheels and tyres close to arches

Pass 9 Nov 2012 75,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front wheels and tyres different size to rears

Fail 9 Nov 2012 75,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 59,890 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

suspension very hard with little movement

Fail 9 Nov 2011 59,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

suspension very hard with little movement

Pass 2 Aug 2010 48,111 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

modified suspension fitted

no rear seat belts fitted

welding to sill edges poor

Fail 31 Jul 2010 46,067 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

modified suspension fitted

no rear seat belts fitted

welding to sill edges poor

Pass 3 Aug 2009 36,935 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

no rear seat belts fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2009 36,933 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake hoses incorectly mounted

no rear seat belts fitted

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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POG 554R is a 1977 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 POG 554R, 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.

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POG 554R is a 1977 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 March 1977.

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