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THO 77T

1979 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,311 mi
Last recorded55,311 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Polo48,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHO 77T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 55,311 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,377 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2010 62,377 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2009 61,436 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 61,436 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 58,547 miles

both front wings are not fixed to front panel

Fail 18 Jan 2008 58,547 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

both front wings are not fixed to front panel

Pass 27 Dec 2006 53,115 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 48,460 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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THO 77T is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 THO 77T, 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 THO 77T registered?

THO 77T is a 1979 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 June 1979.

Is THO 77T safe to buy?

The MOT history for THO 77T 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.

Does THO 77T have outstanding finance?

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