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BGS 704X

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,951 mi
Last recorded75,951 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGS 704X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 75,951 miles

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

corrossion and hole to nearside floor to jacking point

water leak from coolant hose

Fail 17 May 2008 75,937 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

corrossion and hole to nearside floor to jacking point

water leak from coolant hose

Pass 4 Jun 2007 69,186 miles

corrosion to o/s rear outer sill and n/s/f floor

Pass 4 Apr 2006 68,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BGS 704X is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BGS 704X, 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 BGS 704X registered?

BGS 704X is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 April 1982.

Is BGS 704X safe to buy?

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