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AKX 914X

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Yellow Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,890 mi
Last recorded32,890 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKX 914X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 May 2013 32,890 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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AKX 914X is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Yellow with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AKX 914X, 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

How do I check the history of AKX 914X?

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What year was AKX 914X registered?

AKX 914X is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 February 1982.

Is AKX 914X safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKX 914X shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AKX 914X have outstanding finance?

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