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T231 KGY

1971 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,768 mi
Last recorded40,768 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Polo85,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT231 KGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,768 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 37,150 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 36,252 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 36,252 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 31,372 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 31,372 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both rear tyre side walls perished & cracked.

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 27,846 miles

Both front brake discs rusted on inner faces.

Nearside front tyre tread worn out on inner edge.

Offside front tyre tread worn out on inner edge.

Rear exhaust silencer very corroded.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 26,404 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 21,487 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 18,868 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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T231 KGY is a 1971 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 T231 KGY, 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 T231 KGY registered?

T231 KGY is a 1971 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is T231 KGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T231 KGY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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