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SKL 109R

1977 Volkswagen Polo

Yellow Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,744 mi
Last recorded39,744 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
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

RegistrationSKL 109R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 39,744 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Pass 15 Sep 2016 38,530 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 38,529 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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SKL 109R is a 1977 Volkswagen Polo in Yellow with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 SKL 109R, 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

How do I check the history of SKL 109R?

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What year was SKL 109R registered?

SKL 109R is a 1977 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 March 1977.

Is SKL 109R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKL 109R 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.

Does SKL 109R have outstanding finance?

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