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EEM 589Y

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,646 mi
Last recorded40,646 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEM 589Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 40,646 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 39,360 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 38,089 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 37,089 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 37,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 35,742 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 35,741 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 34,395 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 34,395 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 4 May 2011 33,169 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 33,169 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 32,027 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 32,027 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2009 30,717 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,152 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 27,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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EEM 589Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EEM 589Y, 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 EEM 589Y registered?

EEM 589Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 November 1982.

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The MOT history for EEM 589Y shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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