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ABW 950Y

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

25,810 mi
Last recorded25,810 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 950Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 25,810 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE, front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH SIDES , inner sills corroded but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel filler neck corroding

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2020 25,735 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front driver seat slightly loose in runner

Slight imbalance from rear brakes on application

Pass 8 Nov 2019 18,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 18,470 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 16,909 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 12,634 miles

battery light illuminated

exhaust system corroded

hole o/s/f drivers floor not within 30cm of any components

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

sills and rear chassis corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2016 12,634 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery light illuminated

exhaust system corroded

hole o/s/f drivers floor not within 30cm of any components

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/r side light dim

sills and rear chassis corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2015 11,339 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front inner sill area corroded but not in a prescribed area

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2015 11,339 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front inner sill area corroded but not in a prescribed area

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2014 7,018 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 7,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 2,647 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 2,657 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 84,377 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 84,208 miles

fuel tank corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2011 84,208 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel tank corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2009 82,861 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 81,559 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 81,551 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 80,664 miles

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

rear brake pipes from flexi hoses to wheel cylinders have corossion forming

Fail 24 Sep 2007 50,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear brake pipes from flexi hoses to wheel cylinders have corossion forming

Pass 11 Sep 2006 76,643 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 76,528 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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ABW 950Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 69,341 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 ABW 950Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ABW 950Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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