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GWC 763Y

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,549 mi
Last recorded157,549 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2010
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWC 763Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2010 157,549 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 157,549 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

advancing corrosion n s f outer sill

both front lower wing bolts missing

damage to o s r wheel rim

front discs in poor condition

n s inner sill in corroded state

n s r tyre very close to limit

Pass 4 Apr 2008 156,868 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

Fail 2 Apr 2008 156,857 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 156,645 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 156,645 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 156,437 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 156,437 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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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GWC 763Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GWC 763Y, 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 GWC 763Y registered?

GWC 763Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 December 1982.

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