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DEE 618X

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Beige Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,605 mi
Last recorded77,605 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEE 618X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 77,605 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 76,959 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 73,786 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 64,737 miles

1. n/s and o/s rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded. 2. n/s cv gaiter becoming perished.

Fail 29 Dec 2009 64,724 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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DEE 618X is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Beige with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DEE 618X, 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 DEE 618X?

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What year was DEE 618X registered?

DEE 618X is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 June 1982.

Is DEE 618X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEE 618X shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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