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UGD 527R

1977 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,753 mi
Last recorded82,753 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Polo55,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGD 527R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 82,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight underside corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2024 82,753 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight underside corrosion

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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UGD 527R is a 1977 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UGD 527R, 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 UGD 527R registered?

UGD 527R is a 1977 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is UGD 527R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGD 527R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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