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TPF 619X

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Brown Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

38,857 mi
Last recorded38,857 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPF 619X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 38,857 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 38,857 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 38,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front indicator broken

Rear fog lamp has no warning lihgt

Pass 15 Apr 2016 34,689 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2014 34,674 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,660 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 34,631 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,440 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 34,177 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 33,868 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 33,392 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 32,972 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2007 32,972 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 32,579 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 32,579 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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TPF 619X is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Brown with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TPF 619X, 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 TPF 619X registered?

TPF 619X is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 March 1982.

Is TPF 619X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPF 619X shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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