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RVH 139T

1979 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,372 mi
Last recorded70,372 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Polo48,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVH 139T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 70,372 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 70,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 69,852 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2006 68,887 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 68,887 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Jul 2006 68,870 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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RVH 139T is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 RVH 139T, 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 RVH 139T?

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What year was RVH 139T registered?

RVH 139T is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 May 1979.

Is RVH 139T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVH 139T shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RVH 139T have outstanding finance?

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