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S78 TNY

1971 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,209 mi
Last recorded49,209 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Polo85,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 TNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 49,209 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 49,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 38,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S78 TNY is a 1971 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 85,302 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 S78 TNY, 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 55 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 S78 TNY registered?

S78 TNY is a 1971 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is S78 TNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S78 TNY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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