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XLH 765S

1977 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,818 mi
Last recorded58,818 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2005
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Polo55,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLH 765S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2005 58,818 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Dec 2005 58,786 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

OSR wheelarch corroded

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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XLH 765S is a 1977 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 895cc 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 XLH 765S, 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 XLH 765S registered?

XLH 765S is a 1977 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 December 1977.

Is XLH 765S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLH 765S 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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