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RAB 968V

1979 Volkswagen Polo

Yellow Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,410 mi
Last recorded33,410 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Polo48,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAB 968V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2008 33,410 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 33,355 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 33,124 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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RAB 968V is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo in Yellow with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 48,990 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 RAB 968V, 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 47 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 RAB 968V?

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What year was RAB 968V registered?

RAB 968V is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is RAB 968V safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAB 968V shows 3 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 RAB 968V have outstanding finance?

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