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TMC 926S

1977 Volkswagen Polo

Yellow Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,308 mi
Last recorded70,308 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Polo55,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMC 926S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 70,308 miles

Front Lower valance panal is corroded

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount slight play

Offside Front Lower inner wheel arch has slight corrosion in various places

Offside Rear Lower inner wheel arch lower behind fuel pipe is corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2023 70,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower valance panal is corroded

Offside Front Lower inner wheel arch has slight corrosion in various places

Offside Rear Lower inner wheel arch lower behind fuel pipe is corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 68,019 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 May 2018 68,019 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 May 2017 67,583 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 67,581 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Alternator not charging. Check with meter

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 65,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 65,173 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 59,430 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 59,430 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 55,449 miles

N/S/R wheel bearing has slight noise

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounts deteiorated

Fail 10 Feb 2014 55,443 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

N/S/R wheel bearing has slight noise

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounts deteiorated

Pass 20 Feb 2013 49,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2013 49,968 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2012 43,098 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 43,098 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 38,107 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 38,089 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring repaired by welding (2.4.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2009 37,434 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 37,413 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,396 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 37,389 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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TMC 926S is a 1977 Volkswagen Polo in Yellow with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TMC 926S, 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.

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What year was TMC 926S registered?

TMC 926S is a 1977 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 October 1977.

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