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SCE 442S

1977 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,627 mi
Last recorded66,627 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Polo55,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCE 442S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 66,627 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2013 66,627 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,478 miles

both rear bump stops damaged

both rear tyres and right hand front tyre have surface cracks on outer walls

brake fluid resevoir below maximum but above minimum

left hand door lock button missing

rear road springs corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2012 56,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

both rear bump stops damaged

both rear tyres and right hand front tyre have surface cracks on outer walls

brake fluid resevoir below maximum but above minimum

left hand door lock button missing

rear road springs corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2008 54,750 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 47,614 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 47,614 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 46,229 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 46,223 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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SCE 442S is a 1977 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SCE 442S, 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 SCE 442S registered?

SCE 442S is a 1977 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 October 1977.

Is SCE 442S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCE 442S shows 9 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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