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RPH 753R

1977 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,511 mi
Last recorded56,511 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Polo55,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPH 753R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 56,511 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 55,665 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 54,683 miles

1. LOWERED SUSPENSION AND SPRING SET UP. NOTE THAT THE OFFSIDE SPRING CREAKS WHEN ON HARD LOCK INDICATING THAT ATTENTION MAY BE REQUIRED SOON.

2. SIDEWALLS OF TYRE OUTER SIZE MARKINGS WORN/RUBBED AWAY. NON STANDARD WHEELS WITH LITTLE CLEARANCE OF ARCHES ETC.

3. CV GREASE SLIGHTLY LEAKING FROM NSF OUTER JOINT.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 54,683 miles

1. LOWERED SUSPENSION AND SPRING SET UP. NOTE THAT THE OFFSIDE SPRING CREAKS WHEN ON HARD LOCK INDICATING THAT ATTENTION MAY BE REQUIRED SOON.

2. SIDEWALLS OF TYRE OUTER SIZE MARKINGS WORN/RUBBED AWAY. NON STANDARD WHEELS WITH LITTLE CLEARANCE OF ARCHES ETC.

3. CV GREASE SLIGHTLY LEAKING FROM NSF OUTER JOINT.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 53,864 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 53,826 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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RPH 753R is a 1977 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RPH 753R, 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

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What year was RPH 753R registered?

RPH 753R is a 1977 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 April 1977.

Is RPH 753R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPH 753R shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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