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VRR 971S

1977 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,645 mi
Last recorded53,645 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Polo55,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRR 971S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 53,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 53,571 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 48,112 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 48,112 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 47,584 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 47,581 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,343 miles

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

offside front and offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 14 Mar 2015 42,292 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front and offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 20 Sep 2013 36,586 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 36,242 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 36,241 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 36,224 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 34,168 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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VRR 971S is a 1977 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VRR 971S, 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 VRR 971S registered?

VRR 971S is a 1977 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 December 1977.

Is VRR 971S safe to buy?

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