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DOO 617X

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,889 mi
Last recorded42,889 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOO 617X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2009 42,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 42,889 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 42,374 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,374 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 42,361 miles

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside rear and Offside rear indicators are dim.

Nearside rear service brake and parking brake effort are poor.

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 41,711 miles

Battery tray is corroded.

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

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

Offside front tyre deteriorated with age.

Offside rear sill starting to corrode.

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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DOO 617X 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 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 DOO 617X, 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 DOO 617X registered?

DOO 617X is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 June 1982.

Is DOO 617X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOO 617X 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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