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AVH 550Y

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,665 mi
Last recorded12,665 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVH 550Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 12,665 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 12,665 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 59,320 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust secrion blow

n/s front wiper blade poor condition

Fail 8 Sep 2014 59,320 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust secrion blow

n/s front wiper blade poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2013 55,779 miles

Both front suspention strut top bearings slightly worn

Engine oil leak

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 55,779 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both front suspention strut top bearings slightly worn

Engine oil leak

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 50,076 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,848 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 46,848 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 45,250 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 42,846 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,210 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,442 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,290 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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AVH 550Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AVH 550Y, 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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AVH 550Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 October 1982.

Is AVH 550Y safe to buy?

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