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JHO 126X

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,940 mi
Last recorded76,940 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHO 126X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 76,940 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both undersills slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2008 74,866 miles

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)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2007 71,090 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 71,090 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight distortion n/s/r tyre.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 66,663 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2005 61,471 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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JHO 126X is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 JHO 126X, 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 JHO 126X registered?

JHO 126X is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 May 1982.

Is JHO 126X safe to buy?

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