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CEA 62Y

1982 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,483 mi
Last recorded128,483 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2007
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEA 62Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2007 128,483 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 128,479 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 128,189 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 128,182 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust mount rubbers poor condtion

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Dec 2005 127,688 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 127,688 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CEA 62Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CEA 62Y, 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 CEA 62Y registered?

CEA 62Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 December 1982.

Is CEA 62Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEA 62Y shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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