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FVX 605Y

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,693 mi
Last recorded96,693 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVX 605Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 96,693 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 92,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 92,465 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 84,749 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 84,746 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 84,678 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 84,678 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 84,519 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 78,921 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency.

your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency.

Fail 30 Apr 2007 78,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 70,898 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 70,860 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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FVX 605Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FVX 605Y, 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

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What year was FVX 605Y registered?

FVX 605Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is FVX 605Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVX 605Y shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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