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VKJ 367S

1977 Volkswagen Polo

Yellow Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,761 mi
Last recorded36,761 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Polo55,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKJ 367S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2013 36,761 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 35,667 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 35,667 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 35,502 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

corrosion to n/s floor

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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VKJ 367S is a 1977 Volkswagen Polo in Yellow with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 VKJ 367S, 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

How do I check the history of VKJ 367S?

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What year was VKJ 367S registered?

VKJ 367S is a 1977 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 October 1977.

Is VKJ 367S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKJ 367S shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VKJ 367S have outstanding finance?

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