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KGK 782Y

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,996 mi
Last recorded53,996 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGK 782Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 53,996 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside rear tyre has cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2011 53,996 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside rear tyre has cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2010 49,191 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2010 49,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2009 45,400 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2009 45,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,537 miles

battery insecure

engine oil leak

offside front brake hose perishing

Fail 15 Mar 2008 41,537 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery insecure

engine breather hose leaking oil onto steering rack & exhaust

engine oil leak

offside front brake hose perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,647 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 34,351 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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KGK 782Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KGK 782Y, 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 KGK 782Y registered?

KGK 782Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 September 1982.

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The MOT history for KGK 782Y shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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