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DTW 803X

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,846 mi
Last recorded89,846 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTW 803X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 89,846 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 89,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 88,760 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 87,266 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking quite badly from engine and over gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clamps from water connections on thermostat housing not connected

fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated but not yet ineffective

offside headlamp aim on maximum limit whilst nearside is on minimum

Pass 8 Jun 2017 85,533 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 85,533 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 85,471 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 85,327 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 85,327 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 82,449 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 80,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 80,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 76,476 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 76,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 67,475 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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DTW 803X is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DTW 803X, 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 DTW 803X registered?

DTW 803X is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 June 1982.

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