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JTL 246Y

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,154 mi
Last recorded86,154 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTL 246Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2020 86,154 miles

Brake performance not tested Vehicle leaking brake fluid. (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Corroded hole very close to master cylinder. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre fouling inner body when on full lock. (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre rubbing on shock absorber. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer CV boot split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hangers deteriorated/cracked. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre getting low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve cracked/deteriorated. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipe/brake hose fitting loose. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve cracked/deteriorated. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel pipes deteriorated/cracked.

Pass 28 Mar 2019 85,256 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 85,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 83,040 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 82,655 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 80,194 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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JTL 246Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JTL 246Y, 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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JTL 246Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 December 1982.

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