MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,768 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Electrical wiring inadequately supported wiring to ecu (1.9.2a)
Electrical wiring insecure wiring to flow meter (1.9.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Electrical wiring inadequately supported alternator wire rubbing on driveshaft (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
front tyres worn on inner edges
fuel filler neck damaged/corroded
fuel hose to pump kinked
incorrect nationality displayed on registration plates
oil leak
oil pressure alarm sounding
starting and charging fault
incorrect size wheels fitted (too wide, large offset)
incorrect width tyres fitted (too narrow)
vehicle excessively lowered, inadequate ground clearance
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
engine cuts out alot
rear exhaust tied on with zip ties but secure
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
engine cuts out alot
rear exhaust tied on with zip ties but secure
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
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BEW 516Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 BEW 516Y, 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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BEW 516Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 September 1982.
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