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CBG 640X

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,891 mi
Last recorded157,891 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBG 640X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 157,891 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 153,923 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 150,352 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 144,562 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 140,787 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 138,902 miles

Oil leak

wiper blades split at ends

Fail 17 Oct 2006 138,798 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s front brake slightly binding

both sides rear chassis corroding

both wiper blades slightly split

n/s wheel bearing slightly noisey

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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CBG 640X is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CBG 640X, 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 CBG 640X registered?

CBG 640X is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 February 1982.

Is CBG 640X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBG 640X shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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