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SMB 338R

1976 Volkswagen Polo

Yellow Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,565 mi
Last recorded74,565 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Polo42,221 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMB 338R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 74,565 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 74,560 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 74,144 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 73,846 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 73,506 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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SMB 338R is a 1976 Volkswagen Polo in Yellow with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 42,221 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 SMB 338R, 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 50 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 SMB 338R?

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What year was SMB 338R registered?

SMB 338R is a 1976 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 August 1976.

Is SMB 338R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMB 338R shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SMB 338R have outstanding finance?

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