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DEY 422X

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,087 mi
Last recorded123,087 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEY 422X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 123,087 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 123,082 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 121,702 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 121,687 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 120,217 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 119,929 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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DEY 422X is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 DEY 422X, 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.

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What year was DEY 422X registered?

DEY 422X is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 February 1982.

Is DEY 422X safe to buy?

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