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CVX 601X

1982 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,896 mi
Last recorded79,896 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2006
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVX 601X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2006 79,896 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 79,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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CVX 601X is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 CVX 601X, 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

How do I check the history of CVX 601X?

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What year was CVX 601X registered?

CVX 601X is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 April 1982.

Is CVX 601X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVX 601X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CVX 601X have outstanding finance?

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