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CJO 859Y

1982 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,639 mi
Last recorded90,639 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJO 859Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 90,639 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 90,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 88,420 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2012 88,420 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2009 87,398 miles

small hole in o/s front floor pan,not structral or near prescribed areas

Pass 13 Mar 2008 87,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 16 Mar 2007 86,862 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

n/s/r brake very slightly binding

Pass 16 Mar 2007 86,862 miles

n/s/r brake very slightly binding

Pass 17 Mar 2006 86,602 miles

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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CJO 859Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 CJO 859Y, 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 CJO 859Y registered?

CJO 859Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 October 1982.

Is CJO 859Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJO 859Y shows 9 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.

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