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V644 DNC

1971 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,760 mi
Last recorded95,760 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Polo85,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV644 DNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 95,760 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes are in a plastic coating but look slightly swallen

Fail 23 Aug 2012 95,760 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes are in a plastic coating but look slightly swallen

Pass 24 Aug 2011 85,328 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight deterioration some bushes

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

suspension slightly lower o/s but not to much

Pass 27 May 2010 72,895 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 72,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 61,613 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 51,360 miles

discs very slightly scored

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

Pass 4 Oct 2007 50,004 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 50,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 46,069 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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V644 DNC is a 1971 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V644 DNC, 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 V644 DNC registered?

V644 DNC is a 1971 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is V644 DNC safe to buy?

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