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PRB 882R

1976 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,485 mi
Last recorded82,485 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Polo42,221 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRB 882R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 82,485 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 82,466 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 79,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside cv boot twisted

Pass 26 Jun 2012 72,447 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 71,058 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 64,958 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 61,376 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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PRB 882R is a 1976 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PRB 882R, 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

How do I check the history of PRB 882R?

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What year was PRB 882R registered?

PRB 882R is a 1976 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 November 1976.

Is PRB 882R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRB 882R shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PRB 882R have outstanding finance?

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