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BCL 838Y

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,942 mi
Last recorded80,942 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCL 838Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 80,942 miles

battery insecure

Pass 28 May 2011 74,489 miles

minor exhaust blow from centre joint

sills corroding

slight interaction rear position lamps

Fail 3 May 2011 74,483 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 66,341 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 66,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 58,500 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 58,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 49,458 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust emissions a little too low

indicators flash a little too fast

surface corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 21 Aug 2006 42,937 miles

both outer sills and rear wheel arches staring to corrode

Pass 19 Aug 2005 36,928 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 36,928 miles

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

both outer sills surface corroded near drain holes

slight exhaust blow @ manifold area,and exhaust corroding

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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BCL 838Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BCL 838Y, 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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What year was BCL 838Y registered?

BCL 838Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 1982.

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