1977 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · TNM 815R
1977 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1977. Recorded mileage 70,000 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1977
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1977
- Engine
- 1272cc
TNM 815R Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2017
- 70,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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TNM 815R Mileage History
- 13/10/200535,117 mi
- 18/10/200535,222 mi+105 mi
- 09/10/200648,345 mi+13,123 mi
- 11/10/200648,370 mi+25 mi
- 07/09/201050,947 mi+2,577 mi
- 20/09/201050,965 mi+18 mi
- 22/09/201155,597 mi+4,632 mi
- 27/08/201355,651 mi+54 mi
- 27/08/201465,289 mi+9,638 mi
- 16/12/201464,789 mi-500 mi
- 16/12/201569,431 mi+4,642 mi
- 11/04/201770,000 mi+569 mi
Average of roughly 3,035 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
TNM 815R MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1977 Volkswagen Polo (TNM 815R) between October 2005 and April 2017.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”.
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