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BLX 516Y

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,840 mi
Last recorded33,840 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLX 516Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,840 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 33,808 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 33,808 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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BLX 516Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BLX 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BLX 516Y registered?

BLX 516Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is BLX 516Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLX 516Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BLX 516Y have outstanding finance?

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