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TNM 815R

1977 Volkswagen Polo

Cream Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,000 mi
Last recorded70,000 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Polo55,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNM 815R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1977
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 70,000 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 69,431 miles

Body has slight corrosion under floor corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 64,789 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 65,289 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust supported by zip ties.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear tyres showing age cracks.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 55,651 miles

Front Valance corroded but not structural

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 55,597 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

exhaust rattling on tunnel

front bumper not properly secured

slight float at steering column coupling

Pass 20 Sep 2010 50,965 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 50,947 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2006 48,370 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 48,345 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 35,222 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 35,117 miles

Centre Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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TNM 815R is a 1977 Volkswagen Polo in Cream with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TNM 815R, 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

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What year was TNM 815R registered?

TNM 815R is a 1977 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 April 1977.

Is TNM 815R safe to buy?

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