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SGR 154V

1979 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,427 mi
Last recorded56,427 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2007
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Polo48,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGR 154V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2007 56,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

heavy surface corosion on flors and chassis and sills etc

metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2006 56,288 miles

heavy surface corosion on floor

rear tyres cracking on side walls

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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SGR 154V is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 SGR 154V, 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

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What year was SGR 154V registered?

SGR 154V is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is SGR 154V safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGR 154V shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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