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AJT 302Y

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,794 mi
Last recorded128,794 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2007
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJT 302Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2007 128,794 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 128,794 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 127,848 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 127,848 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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AJT 302Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 AJT 302Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJT 302Y registered?

AJT 302Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 October 1982.

Is AJT 302Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJT 302Y 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.

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