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BLY 120Y

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,250 mi
Last recorded166,250 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2007
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLY 120Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2007 166,250 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 165,148 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside door differcult too open

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

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

Offside tyre starting to perish

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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BLY 120Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BLY 120Y, 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 BLY 120Y registered?

BLY 120Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 December 1982.

Is BLY 120Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLY 120Y shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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