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HNV 409Y

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,218 mi
Last recorded63,218 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNV 409Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 63,218 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 26 Oct 2011 61,937 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking inbetween the tread.

Fail 1 Oct 2010 57,471 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 57,471 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 54,847 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

battery insecure in mounting

ns rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

some corrosion to ns front metal brake pipe

some corrosion to os outer sill at rear

Pass 13 Aug 2007 51,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 51,284 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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HNV 409Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HNV 409Y, 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 HNV 409Y registered?

HNV 409Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is HNV 409Y safe to buy?

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